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AF52 SYY

2002 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,516 mi
Last recorded180,516 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 SYY
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 180,516 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 180,516 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 178,458 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 147,695 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 147,695 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 128,804 miles

engine management light is on.

exhaust back-box corroded.

malfunction light on dash indicates fault.

reg.plates use non-sloid lettering and display no post code or bsu mark.

both front tyres close to 1.6mm.

Pass 19 Oct 2006 108,421 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 91,853 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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AF52 SYY is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF52 SYY, 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 AF52 SYY registered?

AF52 SYY is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 December 2002.

Is AF52 SYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 SYY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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