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AF52 WUD

2002 Saab 9-5

Red Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,579 mi
Last recorded157,579 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 WUD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2013 157,579 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 145,541 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 145,541 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 133,815 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 121,048 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 111,619 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 99,922 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2008 99,922 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

centre exhaust shield insecure.

Pass 23 Nov 2007 89,131 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 89,127 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 76,054 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 58,715 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 WUD is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Red with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WUD, 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 WUD registered?

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

Is AF52 WUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 WUD shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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