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AF52 WRU

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

129,119 mi
Last recorded129,119 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 WRU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 129,119 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 126,582 miles

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

both rear discs corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2015 122,807 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 120,996 miles

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

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

Surface corrosion to rear exhaust

Fail 26 Aug 2014 120,996 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Surface corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 24 Sep 2013 117,408 miles

Surface corrosion to rear exhaust

Fail 23 Sep 2013 117,408 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Surface corrosion to rear exhaust

Pass 22 Aug 2012 114,513 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 111,302 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 111,302 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 97,785 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 83,292 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 83,009 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Aug 2009 83,004 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 74,828 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 68,878 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 44,798 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 WRU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WRU, 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 WRU registered?

AF52 WRU is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2002.

Is AF52 WRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 WRU shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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