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AF52 WUE

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,958 mi
Last recorded106,958 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 106,958 miles

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes have corrossion on corner where the run up to the fuel tank

has a crack along the bottom of the screen not encroaching into view of road

Fail 1 Dec 2016 106,958 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

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

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

both front to rear metal brake pipes have corrossion on corner where the run up to the fuel tank

has a crack along the bottom of the screen not encroaching into view of road

Pass 19 Nov 2015 100,839 miles

Rear coil springs rusty

Pass 11 Nov 2014 92,327 miles

coil springs rusty

exhaust rusty and poor

Fail 11 Nov 2014 92,327 miles

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

coil springs rusty

exhaust rusty and poor

Pass 3 Dec 2013 87,342 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 87,342 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 65,788 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 52,150 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 47,214 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 41,417 miles

front no plate slightly delaminated

Pass 6 Oct 2008 34,891 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 29,945 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 24,677 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 19,940 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 WUE is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Grey with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WUE, 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 WUE registered?

AF52 WUE is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 25 October 2002.

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