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AV52 OZX

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

75,684 mi
Last recorded75,684 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 OZX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 75,684 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 67,012 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

cover sills shields

fuel tank straps rusty

Pass 23 Feb 2018 62,548 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

cover sills fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2017 61,273 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cover sills

Fail 20 Mar 2017 61,273 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cover sills

Pass 11 Apr 2016 59,890 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 58,524 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover sills

Pass 28 Mar 2014 57,335 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

cover sills

Pass 27 Nov 2012 55,948 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 53,092 miles

all 4 road tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 14 Aug 2010 50,440 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 44,816 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 41,584 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 36,897 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 31,848 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 23,895 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 OZX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 OZX, 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 AV52 OZX registered?

AV52 OZX is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 December 2002.

Is AV52 OZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 OZX shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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