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AV52 OJW

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

131,051 mi
Last recorded131,051 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 OJW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 7 Feb 2015 131,051 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 118,440 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2008 74,314 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 53,503 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 36,667 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 28,504 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 OJW is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OJW, 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

How do I check the history of AV52 OJW?

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What year was AV52 OJW registered?

AV52 OJW is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 December 2002.

Is AV52 OJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 OJW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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