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AF52 WTX

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

52,254 mi
Last recorded52,254 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 52,254 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 50,372 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 49,241 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 47,620 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2022 47,617 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2021 46,269 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 45,016 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 43,590 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 41,388 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 38,866 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 35,988 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 33,575 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 30,401 miles

offside rear tyre perished on outer edge

Pass 9 Aug 2013 27,881 miles

offside rear tyre inner outer walls perished

Pass 24 Aug 2012 25,560 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 22,130 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Fail 31 Aug 2011 22,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

offside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Pass 26 Aug 2010 19,822 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tyres slightly perished on outer side walls

Pass 10 Aug 2009 18,708 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)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 18,708 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 17,609 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)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 15,410 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 13,272 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 WTX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WTX, 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 WTX registered?

AF52 WTX is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 September 2002.

Is AF52 WTX safe to buy?

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