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AF52 VYX

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,757 mi
Last recorded156,757 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 VYX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 156,757 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 146,744 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both front (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 131,708 miles

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Jun 2015 131,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2014 121,079 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 109,246 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 109,245 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

o/s rear wheel binding.

Pass 22 Mar 2012 94,535 miles

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

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

exhaust flexy pipe worn

Pass 25 Feb 2011 92,279 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 89,145 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 85,201 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 80,595 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 76,386 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 68,790 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 VYX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 VYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF52 VYX registered?

AF52 VYX is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 November 2002.

Is AF52 VYX safe to buy?

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