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AF52 VYU

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 2230cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,480 mi
Last recorded76,480 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 VYU
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,230cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 76,480 miles

Front offside and nearside tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Body has slight corrosion offside and nearside chassis rails (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside and nearside by anti roll bar (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (1.4.A.2f)

Rear coil spring corroded offside and nearside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 67,708 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2014 65,260 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 7 Feb 2014 65,260 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 61,016 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 61,016 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 60,201 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 57,768 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 49,073 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 44,362 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 34,070 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 27,356 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 VYU is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 2,230cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VYU, 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

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What year was AF52 VYU registered?

AF52 VYU is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is AF52 VYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 VYU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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