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AF52 VYL

2002 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

63,547 mi
Last recorded63,547 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 VYL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 63,547 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 63,547 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 15 May 2018 59,738 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cut almost to cords

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 59,548 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 59,548 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 58,754 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 58,754 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 56,591 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 53,724 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 50,309 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 49,370 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 44,691 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 39,615 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 34,667 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 28,346 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 21,521 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 16,118 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 VYL is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VYL, 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 VYL registered?

AF52 VYL is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 December 2002.

Is AF52 VYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 VYL shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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