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AY51 CWE

2002 Saab 9-5

Grey Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,231 mi
Last recorded101,231 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 CWE
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2015 101,231 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Fail 27 Feb 2015 101,231 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 99,456 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 31 Oct 2012 98,671 miles

headlamp lenses badly scratched

nearside front anti-roll bar link has slight play

pipes badly corroded near air filter hard to tell what for

Fail 30 Oct 2012 98,671 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

headlamp lenses badly scratched

nearside front anti-roll bar link has slight play

pipes badly corroded near air filter hard to tell what for

Pass 9 Nov 2011 96,912 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 93,272 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 86,750 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 77,102 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 77,102 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 70,390 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 70,390 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 61,323 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 61,323 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 56,254 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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AY51 CWE 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 66.7%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AY51 CWE, 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 AY51 CWE registered?

AY51 CWE is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 27 February 2002.

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