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AF52 PFD

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,241 mi
Last recorded139,241 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 PFD
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2017 139,241 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded but not leaking

Fail 20 Jun 2017 139,241 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroded but not leaking

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 133,167 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 133,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 118,581 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 110,426 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 103,672 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 95,356 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 87,689 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 81,032 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 75,107 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 67,456 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 60,688 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 60,688 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 PFD is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 96,828 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 PFD, 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 23 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF52 PFD?

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What year was AF52 PFD registered?

AF52 PFD is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 12 February 2003.

Is AF52 PFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 PFD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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