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AF52 WSZ

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,256 mi
Last recorded64,256 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 64,256 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 64,256 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 58,652 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 51,869 miles

advise gearbox oil leak

advise o/s/r tyre cracking

advise slight blow on centre flexy joint

Pass 12 Dec 2007 43,731 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise gearbox oil leak

advise o/s/f tyre wearing off on inside edge

Pass 2 Jan 2007 38,655 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 30,632 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2006 30,630 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 WSZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WSZ, 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 WSZ registered?

AF52 WSZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 November 2002.

Is AF52 WSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF52 WSZ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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