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AF52 PAO

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,472 mi
Last recorded155,472 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 PAO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2018 155,472 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2017 147,059 miles

Nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 135,017 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 123,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Fail 3 Aug 2015 123,946 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 116,656 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 113,590 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 112,404 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn on inner edge.

Fail 29 Oct 2012 112,401 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 11 Oct 2011 101,372 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 101,372 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 85,512 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 68,599 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 64,695 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 54,079 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 39,821 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 39,821 miles

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

†Offside rear tyre wearing on inner tread

Pass 24 Nov 2006 39,303 miles

†Rear tyres worn quite bad on inner tread.

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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AF52 PAO is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AF52 PAO, 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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AF52 PAO is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 December 2002.

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