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AY51 CWK

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,967 mi
Last recorded123,967 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 123,967 miles

Exhaust rear heat shield insecrue

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer tyre wall worn (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 123,967 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust rear heat shield insecrue

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer tyre wall worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 120,437 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear heavily corroded on the braking face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 120,437 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested lambda too high from exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear heavily corroded on the braking face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 May 2018 120,424 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. 195/60/15 (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly damaged 205/55/16 (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear brake low effort

Pass 29 Mar 2017 114,836 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 114,836 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 105,612 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 94,998 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 89,187 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2013 87,755 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 85,874 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 83,155 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 80,472 miles

flexi in bulkhead

Pass 10 Mar 2009 75,538 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 70,183 miles

Oil leak

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 62,689 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 56,254 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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AY51 CWK is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AY51 CWK, 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 CWK registered?

AY51 CWK is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 February 2002.

Is AY51 CWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY51 CWK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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