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AF02 GXE

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,822 mi
Last recorded78,822 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 GXE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2016 78,822 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 69,241 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 65,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 65,289 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 60,068 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 55,032 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 50,473 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 44,272 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 37,922 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 32,325 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 32,325 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 26,916 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 21,878 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
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AF02 GXE is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 97,878 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF02 GXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-5 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF02 GXE?

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What year was AF02 GXE registered?

AF02 GXE is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 March 2002.

Is AF02 GXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 GXE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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