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AF51 LWP

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,557 mi
Last recorded126,557 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF51 LWP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2013 126,557 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 121,218 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 116,488 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Feb 2011 116,464 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 102,749 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 89,213 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 89,213 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 82,143 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2008 82,143 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 71,908 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 60,168 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 LWP is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LWP, 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 LWP registered?

AF51 LWP is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is AF51 LWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF51 LWP shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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