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AF52 VYV

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

142,620 mi
Last recorded142,620 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2021 142,620 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Oct 2021 142,530 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Exhaust Flexi Deteriorated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 125,642 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 125,642 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road greater than 10mm (3.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 111,486 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 108,016 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2017 107,111 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 107,108 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 105,985 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 103,908 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 101,123 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 98,698 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 97,189 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 May 2011 94,725 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust heat shield adrift very bad oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2010 92,782 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 82,436 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

rear tyres stepped up

Fail 22 May 2009 82,436 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

rear number plate deteriorating

rear tyres stepped up

Pass 20 May 2008 70,409 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 56,463 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 44,169 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 44,169 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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 VYV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VYV, 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 VYV registered?

AF52 VYV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 November 2002.

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The MOT history for AF52 VYV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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