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EX52 VWF

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,412 mi
Last recorded135,412 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 VWF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 135,412 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Apr 2016 135,139 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Mar 2016 135,136 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2015 134,318 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 134,312 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 129,706 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2013 129,665 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 126,741 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 118,507 miles

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2011 118,504 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine management light on

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2010 103,757 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 103,717 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 93,289 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Nov 2008 93,282 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2007 85,896 miles

Oil leak

Rear pads worn

Pass 10 Nov 2006 77,714 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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?

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