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EX52 WMO

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

78,542 mi
Last recorded78,542 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 WMO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 78,542 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 75,339 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 70,380 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside rear tyre have slight cracks in inner edg

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2013 66,346 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2012 59,912 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 58,880 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2012 58,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 58,840 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 55,825 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 52,470 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 47,888 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 37,392 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 WMO is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WMO, 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 WMO registered?

EX52 WMO is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2002.

Is EX52 WMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 WMO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX52 WMO have outstanding finance?

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