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AF52 WSU

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

153,742 mi
Last recorded153,742 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 WSU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2025 153,742 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 153,710 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre worn on both edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 150,631 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside, outer bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine & gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 147,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 142,996 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2021 139,348 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 136,961 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 133,540 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 127,436 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 121,769 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 115,489 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 109,241 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 101,929 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 101,929 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 92,407 miles

front flexi exhaust blowing

rear tyres stepping

wipers smudging

Pass 15 Aug 2012 84,191 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 75,212 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 69,399 miles

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

n-s-r tyre mishapen

o-s steering rack area slightly weakened

o-s-r tyre mishapen

Pass 30 Sep 2009 56,712 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 47,014 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 41,356 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 35,439 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 WSU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WSU, 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 WSU registered?

AF52 WSU is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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