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AF51 LWG

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,996 mi
Last recorded138,996 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 LWG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 138,996 miles

Slight exhaust leak

Pass 7 Apr 2018 128,907 miles

Minor exhaust leak

Minor oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2017 128,049 miles

Rear tyres low

Pass 30 Mar 2016 103,597 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 103,597 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 103,597 miles

Oil leak

advise movement in nearside front lower arm bush.

advise offside rear tyre wearing unevenly and balding inner edge.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Fail 10 Dec 2014 103,597 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

advise movement in nearside front lower arm bush.

advise offside rear tyre wearing unevenly and balding inner edge.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

Pass 14 Dec 2013 100,480 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 95,708 miles

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

Oil leak

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

advise air bag warning light on.

advise rear exhaust box corroded and outer skin peeling away.

advise slight movement in steering rack mounting points.

Pass 9 Dec 2010 94,015 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 94,014 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise handbrake travel very high

advise off side front washer only working on 1 jet

Pass 4 Dec 2009 88,579 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Dec 2009 88,579 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2008 79,843 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 4 Dec 2008 79,836 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2007 72,482 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 72,482 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 61,876 miles

center exhaust mounting broken; rattling?

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AF51 LWG is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 87,998 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 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF51 LWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AF51 LWG registered?

AF51 LWG is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 February 2002.

Is AF51 LWG safe to buy?

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