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AY51 CVW

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

159,361 mi
Last recorded159,361 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 CVW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 159,361 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2013 159,361 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 139,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 139,485 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 128,551 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 128,551 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 116,459 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 116,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 105,575 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 91,343 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 75,602 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 75,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 61,572 miles

Slight distortion in tread of both rear tyres.

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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AY51 CVW is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AY51 CVW, 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 AY51 CVW registered?

AY51 CVW is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is AY51 CVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 CVW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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