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AF51 LWL

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,690 mi
Last recorded98,690 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 LWL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 98,690 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 98,679 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 84,893 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 76,912 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 67,035 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 57,595 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 57,595 miles

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)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 46,742 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 33,568 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 25,534 miles

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
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AF51 LWL is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LWL, 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 LWL registered?

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

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