MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,729 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joint clamp also support bkt weld broken through (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil leak
Bonnet retaining device ineffective safety catch siezed (8.4.2)
Fuel hose insecure filler pipe clip corroded through (7.2.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe joint clamp also support bkt weld broken through (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
centre exh bkt bkn
engine management light on
rear exh box deteriated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
centre exh bkt bkn
engine management light on
rear exh box deteriated
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
heat shield above axle/exhaust section loose
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
fuel tank pipes clips corroded
outer face of o/s/r disc badly corroded
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
fuel tank pipes clips corroded
outer face of o/s/r disc badly corroded
front discs corrosion/worn
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
front discs corrosion/worn
N/S/HEADLAMP STONE CHIPPED
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AF52 VYD is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 VYD, 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 VYD is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 December 2002.
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