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VU02 OXE

2002 Saab 9-5 Aero

Blue Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,236 mi
Last recorded67,236 miles
Recorded on21 May 2007
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-5 Aero86,320 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 OXE
MakeSaab
Model9-5 Aero
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 May 2007 67,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 May 2007 67,236 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2005 40,138 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2005 40,138 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5 Aero?

Based on 703 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
8,559
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 34
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 17
position lamp(s) not working 12
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
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VU02 OXE is a 2002 Saab 9-5 Aero in Blue with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-5 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 86,320 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 Aero fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU02 OXE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 Aero typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-5 Aero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU02 OXE registered?

VU02 OXE is a 2002 Saab 9-5 Aero, first registered on 15 March 2002.

Is VU02 OXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU02 OXE shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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