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AF52 TKE

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2025
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,778 mi
Last recorded103,778 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 TKE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2024 103,778 miles

General corrosion

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 99,237 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 92,824 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 89,041 miles

Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 86,046 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 81,115 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside and Nearside front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 76,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear tyres cracked

Pass 5 May 2017 74,728 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 72,808 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 71,325 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 68,568 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2013 64,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Oct 2012 59,346 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 54,636 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 50,265 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 46,591 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 40,977 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 33,792 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 27,341 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2005 21,328 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 TKE is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 TKE, 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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AF52 TKE is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 November 2002.

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