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AF52 VYK

2002 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

156,460 mi
Last recorded156,460 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 VYK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 156,460 miles

E.M.L light on

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 156,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

E.M.L light on

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre inner sidewall starting to split

Pass 15 Jul 2016 149,599 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 149,599 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 144,032 miles

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

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

eng ligjht is on

light switches are loose

Fail 15 Jul 2015 144,031 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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)

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

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

eng ligjht is on

light switches are loose

Pass 23 Jun 2014 138,355 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 123,426 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 123,426 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2012 112,135 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 98,807 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine managment light on

Pass 28 May 2010 85,510 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 85,510 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 71,150 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 56,598 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 46,066 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2005 28,222 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2005 27,964 miles

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

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

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 VYK is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 VYK, 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 VYK registered?

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

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