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AF52 VYR

2002 Saab 9-5

Blue Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

154,016 mi
Last recorded154,016 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 VYR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 154,016 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 154,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

excessive free play at parking brake lever, but parking brake working ok

Pass 12 Dec 2018 146,413 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 146,412 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel pipe union leaking fuel pipe at tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2017 138,898 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 138,898 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 131,080 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 124,623 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2014 117,654 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 111,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 111,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 105,920 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Nov 2012 105,920 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2011 98,069 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 98,069 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 89,333 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 89,333 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 78,004 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 78,002 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 64,073 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 53,617 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 42,942 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 32,880 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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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AF52 VYR is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VYR, 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 VYR registered?

AF52 VYR is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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