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AY51 CWD

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

102,423 mi
Last recorded102,423 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 CWD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 102,423 miles

Oil leak

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

several jubilee clips on fuel pipes corroded

Fail 8 May 2014 102,422 miles

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

Oil leak

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

several jubilee clips on fuel pipes corroded

Pass 14 May 2013 93,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2013 93,827 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2012 83,895 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2012 83,894 miles

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

Oil leak

heat shield above axle loose

Pass 19 May 2011 72,309 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 60,925 miles

front legs corroded

Fail 17 May 2010 60,925 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 50,642 miles

n/s/r flexi hose corroded

o/s/r tyre split

Fail 18 May 2009 50,642 miles

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

n/s/r flexi hose corroded

o/s/r tyre split

Pass 24 May 2008 39,165 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 38,919 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 38,919 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 35,534 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 29,631 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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AY51 CWD is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CWD, 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 CWD registered?

AY51 CWD is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 February 2002.

Is AY51 CWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 CWD shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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