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AK52 MDY

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

126,172 mi
Last recorded126,172 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK52 MDY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 126,172 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2011 114,708 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Dec 2011 114,708 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2010 106,524 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 95,472 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake near end of reserve travel - adjustment recommended

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 82,723 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a cut in outer wall

Pass 18 Dec 2007 64,702 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing slightly

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 56,517 miles

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

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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AK52 MDY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AK52 MDY, 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 AK52 MDY registered?

AK52 MDY is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 December 2002.

Is AK52 MDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK52 MDY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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