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AF52 VZD

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

163,549 mi
Last recorded163,549 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 VZD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 163,549 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 159,142 miles

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front fog lamp light lens missing

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

engine oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2015 159,110 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front fog lamp not working

Offside Front fog lamp light lens missing

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2014 151,043 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 142,217 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 142,217 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nsf tyre has a nail in it

Fail 4 Nov 2012 136,522 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2012 136,522 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 122,764 miles

exhaust back box poor/ REAR TYRES POOR REQUIRES URGENT ATTENTION/ rear shockers damp/ coil springs corroded/ wipers poor/

Fail 12 Aug 2011 122,764 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

exhaust back box poor/ REAR TYRES POOR REQUIRES URGENT ATTENTION/ rear shockers damp/ coil springs corroded/ wipers poor/

Pass 5 Aug 2010 99,116 miles

rear discs poor rear pads low/ rear tyres worn on edges/ exhaust back box poor/ o/s/f bimper & front fog damaged/

Fail 5 Aug 2010 99,114 miles

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

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

rear discs poor rear pads low/ rear tyres worn on edges/ exhaust back box poor/ o/s/f bimper & front fog damaged/

Pass 8 Aug 2009 80,219 miles

under cv boots,rear shockers damp,exhaust rusty...

Pass 11 Aug 2008 61,950 miles

both rear tyres worn on outter edges & cracking/ o/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge/ front tyres worn on edges/

Pass 14 Dec 2006 40,612 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 34,147 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 VZD is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VZD, 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 VZD registered?

AF52 VZD is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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The MOT history for AF52 VZD shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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