MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,169 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all parts fitted for repairs are second hand
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)
Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all, o/s/r has metal coming out (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
play in rear arms
rear discs corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
play in rear arms
rear discs corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
both front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut cracked (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak
Oil leak
n/s rear brake pads worn low
o/s rear tyre worn low on inner edge & punctured
slight play in n/s rear hub top suspension bush
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
power steering pipe rubber mount split
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
power steering pipe rubber mount split
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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CE52 VBY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CE52 VBY, 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 CE52 VBY registered?
CE52 VBY is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 December 2002.
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