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CV52 WHH

2002 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,890 mi
Last recorded128,890 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 WHH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2016 128,890 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

e m l on

front no plate

n/s headlight beam pattern poor

n/s/r brake bind

o/s mirror insecure

oil leak engine area

power steering res. damp

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 3 Feb 2015 124,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroded

e m l on

exhaust and exhaust mounts corroded

front no. plate

o/s/f inner c/v damp

oil leak

slight play n/s/f lower swivel

Fail 3 Feb 2015 124,394 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play n/s/f lower swivel

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes corroded

e m l on

exhaust and exhaust mounts corroded

front no. plate

o/s/f inner c/v damp

oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2014 117,034 miles

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

brake pipes corroded

e m l on

enginr oil leak

exhaust brakets corroded

front no. plate

Fail 24 Jan 2014 117,034 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

brake pipes corroded

e m l on

enginr oil leak

exhaust brakets corroded

front no. plate

Fail 11 Feb 2013 110,439 miles

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

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

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

engine management light on

exhaust mountings corroded and weak

Pass 11 Feb 2013 110,439 miles

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

engine management light on

exhaust mountings corroded and weak

Pass 9 Feb 2012 98,746 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 Aug 2010 81,016 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 81,009 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 69,071 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 54,031 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 43,656 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 33,727 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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CV52 WHH is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CV52 WHH, 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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CV52 WHH is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 October 2002.

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