MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,548 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MOUSE DAMAGE WITHIN ENGINE BAY AREA
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE CORRODING IN CLIPS FORWARD OF THE AXLE (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security POSSIBLE CORROSION TO SILL OSR BENEATH SILL TRIM COVER (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN SPLITTING (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MOUSE DAMAGE WITHIN ENGINE BAY AREA
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BRAKE PIPE CORRODING IN CLIPS FORWARD OF THE AXLE (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security POSSIBLE CORROSION TO SILL OSR BENEATH SILL TRIM COVER (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR SILENCER OUTER SKIN SPLITTING (6.1.2 (a))
SIGNS OF CORROSION NSF INNER WHEEL ARCHON THE EDGE OF THE INNER WING PROTRECTOR
Fuel hose insecure LARGE FUEL BREATHER HOSE JUBILEE CLIP CORRODED AWAY (7.2.1)
SIGNS OF CORROSION NSF INNER WHEEL ARCHON THE EDGE OF THE INNER WING PROTRECTOR
Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
OSF SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT.
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
OSF SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT.
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres worn low on inner edges(not showing cords yet)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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AF52 VXT is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VXT, 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 AF52 VXT registered?
AF52 VXT is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2002.
Is AF52 VXT safe to buy?
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