MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,412 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak ()
engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush boomerang (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting bracket (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush boomerang (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
engine oil leak
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine management light on
slight cut to f/n/s tyre outer wall
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine management light on
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight cut to f/n/s tyre outer wall
Oil leak
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Engine management light on
Oil leak
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Engine management light on
Oil leak
O/S Rear tyre wearing unevenley
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Some slight damage to windscreen
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
O/S Rear tyre wearing unevenley
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Some slight damage to windscreen
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Oil leak
Temperature gauge not working
Oil leak
Rear pads worn
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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EX52 VWF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc 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 EX52 VWF, 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 EX52 VWF registered?
EX52 VWF is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2002.
Is EX52 VWF safe to buy?
The MOT history for EX52 VWF 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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