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AY51 FSL

2002 Saab 9-5

Beige Diesel 2958cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

86,750 mi
Last recorded86,750 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-597,878 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 FSL
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,958cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 86,750 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2025 86,534 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 86,345 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 84,428 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 84,428 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 May 2023 82,643 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 82,150 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 81,542 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 81,542 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 81,066 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 79,486 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 76,108 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 74,161 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2017 74,161 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 71,750 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 69,812 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 67,278 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 63,247 miles

rear tyres low

Pass 14 Sep 2012 60,105 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 56,710 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 51,208 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 44,432 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 39,481 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 34,662 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 29,753 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 24,876 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 FSL is a 2002 Saab 9-5 in Beige with a 2,958cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 AY51 FSL, 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 FSL registered?

AY51 FSL is a 2002 Saab 9-5, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is AY51 FSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 FSL shows 26 tests with a 88.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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