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AF52 TKU

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

31,895 mi
Last recorded31,895 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 TKU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 31,895 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive O/S driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 31,817 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 31,815 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 31,569 miles

engine management lamp on

oil leak at gearbox

Pass 5 Sep 2019 31,123 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 30,521 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 30,055 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake slow to build up

Fail 12 Sep 2017 30,055 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted with the effect of the tyre sticking out or its rim and not seated (4.2.A.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear hand brake slow to build up

Pass 7 Sep 2016 29,465 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 28,654 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 27,749 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 26,769 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 26,769 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 25,778 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 25,778 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 24,691 miles

slight perishing on o/s/r tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2010 23,472 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 22,123 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 20,717 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 19,436 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 17,223 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 17,223 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracking at tread and sidewall

Pass 11 Aug 2005 15,374 miles

rear bumper repaired rear box repaired

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 TKU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 AF52 TKU, 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

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What year was AF52 TKU registered?

AF52 TKU is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 October 2002.

Is AF52 TKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 TKU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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