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AF52 VYH

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

133,856 mi
Last recorded133,856 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 VYH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 133,856 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 May 2016 133,856 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 127,937 miles

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 19 May 2015 127,937 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 113,631 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust hanger broken

Pass 26 Apr 2013 100,066 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 85,690 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 85,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 May 2011 72,456 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 70,006 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Dec 2009 62,551 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 62,551 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 54,740 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 54,740 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 47,573 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Dec 2007 21,555 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 40,963 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 40,693 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2005 34,551 miles

sid showing steering lock fault

wipers slightly worn

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AF52 VYH is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VYH, 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 VYH registered?

AF52 VYH is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 December 2002.

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