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AM52 CDX

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

89,958 mi
Last recorded89,958 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM52 CDX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 89,958 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shield partially detached

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2016 89,958 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust heat shield partially detached

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2015 72,901 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2014 48,875 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 16 Dec 2013 48,866 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 48,031 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 48,031 miles

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

n/s/r tyre has deteriorated on outter side wall

Pass 21 Dec 2011 45,259 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 41,569 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 36,563 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2008 30,729 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 26,978 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 23,379 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 20,368 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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AM52 CDX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AM52 CDX, 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 AM52 CDX registered?

AM52 CDX is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 December 2002.

Is AM52 CDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM52 CDX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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