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EX52 VWB

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,229 mi
Last recorded115,229 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 VWB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 115,229 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 107,973 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 104,423 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 94,288 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 94,288 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 85,420 miles

Both front tyres close to limit

Both front tyres cutting on inner edges

Slight play O/S/F track end end

Slight play both rear upper outter rose joints

Slight play n/s/f Anti roll bar link

Pass 8 Oct 2010 76,256 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 64,869 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 53,922 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 45,614 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 45,614 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2006 39,199 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 32,627 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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EX52 VWB is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 EX52 VWB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX52 VWB registered?

EX52 VWB is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 October 2002.

Is EX52 VWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 VWB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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