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AF52 VXV

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

154,752 mi
Last recorded154,752 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 VXV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 154,752 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 154,752 miles

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))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 153,874 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Damage to osf wing

Fail 20 Sep 2019 153,874 miles

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))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 152,162 miles

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))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 152,162 miles

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))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 150,447 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 150,447 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 148,341 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2016 148,341 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 146,590 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2015 146,590 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 143,471 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 139,395 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2012 134,414 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 43,440 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 121,454 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 108,835 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 96,013 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 83,915 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 70,342 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 57,980 miles

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 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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What year was AF52 VXV registered?

AF52 VXV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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