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AF52 VYN

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,596 mi
Last recorded128,596 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 VYN
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2020 128,596 miles

GENERAL UNDERBODY SURFACE CORROSION

Pass 1 Jun 2019 126,457 miles

general underbody surface corrosion

Pass 9 May 2018 124,747 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 121,868 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 120,929 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 117,119 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 113,874 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 110,239 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 106,478 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 101,253 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 95,220 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 95,220 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 84,323 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 71,479 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 71,479 miles

Nearside Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 68,843 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 54,703 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2005 40,740 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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AF52 VYN is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VYN, 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

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What year was AF52 VYN registered?

AF52 VYN is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 September 2002.

Is AF52 VYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 VYN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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