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AV52 TWL

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,452 mi
Last recorded169,452 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 TWL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 169,452 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 169,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 155,650 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 155,647 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 138,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 138,196 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 123,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre close to legal limit.

Rear brake pipe hoses to pipes ferralls corroding.

Rear discs pitted.

Rear number plate delaminating.

Rear pads low.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2011 110,766 miles

Both rear brake disc's very corroded

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 110,766 miles

Both rear brake disc's very corroded

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 97,609 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front headlamp lens has a chip

small crack to front number plate

Fail 18 Jun 2010 97,608 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front headlamp lens has a chip

small crack to front number plate

Pass 16 Jan 2009 80,436 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 70,236 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 55,070 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 40,831 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AV52 TWL is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TWL, 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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AV52 TWL is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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