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AF52 VXT

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,548 mi
Last recorded98,548 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 98,548 miles

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))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 98,548 miles

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))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 97,597 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 95,465 miles

SIGNS OF CORROSION NSF INNER WHEEL ARCHON THE EDGE OF THE INNER WING PROTRECTOR

Fail 19 Apr 2017 95,465 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 92,990 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 90,362 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 85,470 miles

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 82,642 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 82,642 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 76,661 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 76,661 miles

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)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 73,309 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 73,309 miles

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)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 64,217 miles

OSF SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT.

Fail 8 Oct 2009 64,217 miles

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 54,527 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 54,527 miles

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 43,798 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 32,519 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 25,068 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edges(not showing cords yet)

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

The MOT history for AF52 VXT shows 21 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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