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AF52 VXH

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,868 mi
Last recorded169,868 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 VXH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2012 169,868 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 163,512 miles

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

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

wear to edges of both fitted front tyres

Pass 18 Oct 2010 155,307 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 152,063 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 128,816 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 128,814 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2007 99,303 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 99,303 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 77,873 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 77,873 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 70,014 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 69,407 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VXH is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AF52 VXH, 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 AF52 VXH?

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What year was AF52 VXH registered?

AF52 VXH is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 October 2002.

Is AF52 VXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 VXH shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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