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AF52 VXD

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

119,602 mi
Last recorded119,602 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 VXD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,962cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 119,602 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 117,697 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Fail 11 Nov 2014 117,697 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2013 113,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 108,133 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 108,133 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 101,397 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 101,397 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/f and n/s/r tyres getting weak slighty perishing.

Pass 22 Sep 2010 93,883 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2009 85,158 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 75,519 miles

F/DISC BRAKES WORN and B/PADS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 66,393 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 58,682 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 50,327 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 VXD is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AF52 VXD, 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 VXD registered?

AF52 VXD is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is AF52 VXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 VXD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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