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AF52 WTR

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

146,055 mi
Last recorded146,055 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 WTR
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2012 146,055 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 132,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front number plate faded

Fail 6 Oct 2011 132,418 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front number plate faded

Pass 8 Oct 2010 119,293 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2009 105,976 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 91,328 miles

Engine Oil Leaks

Exhaust System Rusting

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre 2.5mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 91,328 miles

Engine Oil Leaks

Exhaust System Rusting

Offside Front Tyre 2.5mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 75,172 miles

Front brake discs liped and brake pads worn low

Oil leak evident

Rear brake pads wearing low

Rear number plate showing slight distortion

Pass 3 Oct 2006 60,115 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 WTR is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WTR, 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 WTR registered?

AF52 WTR is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is AF52 WTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 WTR shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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