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AF51 LWM

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

124,196 mi
Last recorded124,196 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2013 124,196 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 124,196 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 124,087 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 124,087 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 122,495 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 122,495 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2010 119,096 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2010 119,098 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 30 Sep 2009 116,104 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)

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 113,153 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

park brake hass excess travel

Pass 16 Sep 2005 101,568 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LWM is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LWM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AF51 LWM?

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What year was AF51 LWM registered?

AF51 LWM is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 January 2002.

Is AF51 LWM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 LWM shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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