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AF52 VYP

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

120,803 mi
Last recorded120,803 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 VYP
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2014 120,803 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 111,578 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2012 103,480 miles

Oil leak

Pass 7 Sep 2011 93,802 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 84,774 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 76,644 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 67,936 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 67,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 57,763 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 47,444 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 37,672 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 VYP is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VYP, 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 VYP?

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What year was AF52 VYP registered?

AF52 VYP is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 October 2002.

Is AF52 VYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 VYP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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