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AF52 VXO

2002 Saab 9-5

Silver Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,634 mi
Last recorded122,634 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 VXO
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2020 122,634 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 119,972 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded And offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded And offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 110,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded And offside (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And offside inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 110,559 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded And offside (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit And offside inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2016 92,276 miles

Centre Front Lower flexible exhaust corrosion plus silencer outer casing also

Pass 7 Jul 2015 90,550 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 90,474 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2014 84,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroded front joint

rear exhaust box weak

Pass 3 Oct 2012 76,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

child rear seats fitted rear seat belts not checked

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 3 Oct 2012 76,232 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

child rear seats fitted rear seat belts not checked

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Sep 2011 70,058 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 63,855 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2010 63,855 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 56,079 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 56,079 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2007 49,776 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 47,143 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 39,755 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 31,415 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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AF52 VXO is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Silver with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VXO, 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 VXO registered?

AF52 VXO is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 3 September 2002.

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