MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,752 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Damage to osf wing
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Damage to osf wing
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced headlight misted over (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight misting over (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering UJ slight play (2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlight misting over (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering UJ slight play (2.3 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak large oil leak from engine ()
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt slow to retract (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front steering arm has slight play at ball joint
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt slow to retract (5.2.2a)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
unable to check spare tyre due to boot being full
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Front Oil leak large oil leak from engine ()
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt slow to retract (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front steering arm has slight play at ball joint
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt slow to retract (5.2.2a)
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
unable to check spare tyre due to boot being full
Front Bumper insecure bottom lipping broken ()
Front Oil leak ()
Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front seat belt, slow to retract
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance broken and hanging (1.4.A.2e)
Front Bumper insecure bottom lipping broken ()
Front Oil leak ()
Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front seat belt, slow to retract
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front under tray broken, leaving pipe work, cables exposed
NSR seat belt not tested due to baby seat fitted
OSF wing damaged
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front under tray broken, leaving pipe work, cables exposed
NSR seat belt not tested due to baby seat fitted
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
OSF wing damaged
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
O/S/F damaged
Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AF52 VXV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 VXV, 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 VXV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 September 2002.
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