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AV52 JZW

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,595 mi
Last recorded70,595 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 JZW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 70,595 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2024 64,477 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 64,097 miles

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 63,166 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 62,041 miles

Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 61,072 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear tyre started to perish

Pass 4 Sep 2019 59,724 miles

Headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 57,664 miles

Headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Nearside Rear Flexible brake hose ferrule slight corrosion

Offside Rear Flexible brake hose ferrule slight corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2017 55,637 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Sep 2017 55,637 miles

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 Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 53,452 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front b/pads low

headlamp beam deflectors fittedl

Fail 20 Sep 2016 53,452 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front b/pads low

headlamp beam deflectors fittedl

Pass 2 Sep 2015 49,529 miles

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

headlamp beam deflectors fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2014 47,314 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 45,439 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 45,439 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 41,862 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear exhaust clamp badly corroded.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 38,000 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 34,266 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 30,389 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 30,389 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 27,236 miles

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 Oct 2007 23,561 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 18,809 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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AV52 JZW is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AV52 JZW, 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 AV52 JZW registered?

AV52 JZW is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is AV52 JZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 JZW shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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