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AF52 VXP

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,487 mi
Last recorded135,487 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 VXP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2022 135,487 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 129,631 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 126,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 121,361 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2017 114,999 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 110,381 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 110,381 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2015 103,948 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 99,643 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Dec 2013 96,051 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 90,196 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 86,288 miles

exhaust corroded

rear tyres worn on inside

Pass 29 Mar 2011 77,535 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 68,747 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 65,048 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 58,008 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 57,983 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Sep 2007 48,153 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 48,151 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 37,611 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 29,149 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 VXP is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VXP, 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 AF52 VXP?

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What year was AF52 VXP registered?

AF52 VXP is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is AF52 VXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 VXP shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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