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AF52 WTK

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

200,323 mi
Last recorded200,323 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2021 200,323 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 200,323 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2020 187,580 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 187,580 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 172,289 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 172,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 147,048 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 134,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlamp mounting screw missing but head lamp still supported

Fail 30 Jan 2017 134,995 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside headlamp mounting screw missing but head lamp still supported

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 133,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 133,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 121,991 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 79,853 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 76,234 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 53,649 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Jan 2011 53,649 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 31,788 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 31,788 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 22,148 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 12,473 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 10,215 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 8,206 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 WTK is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WTK, 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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AF52 WTK is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 December 2002.

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