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EX52 WMJ

2002 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

126,596 mi
Last recorded126,596 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 WMJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 29 Jan 2014 126,596 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 115,463 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 2 Feb 2012 97,994 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 94,292 miles

n/s wiper blad starting to split but clears screen

rear tyres slightly feathering on tread inner edges

turbo heat shiled loose

Pass 19 Aug 2010 84,781 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 75,884 miles

front inner pad cannot be fully assessed for remaining wear but outer pads look 2/3rds worn

Pass 21 Aug 2008 66,286 miles

Front inner pads. Recommend removal of wheel to confirm pad wear

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 56,848 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 48,097 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 WMJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WMJ, 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 WMJ registered?

EX52 WMJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is EX52 WMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 WMJ shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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