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AF02 HZM

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

184,554 mi
Last recorded184,554 miles
Recorded on23 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 HZM
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2011 184,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2010 178,418 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2009 174,075 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2008 169,329 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust rear box outer skin rusty

front brake pads getting thin

rear brake disc getting thin

Fail 19 May 2007 160,493 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2007 160,493 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 136,926 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2005 105,133 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 HZM is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HZM, 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.

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What year was AF02 HZM registered?

AF02 HZM is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 March 2002.

Is AF02 HZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 HZM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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