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EX52 WMT

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

147,411 mi
Last recorded147,411 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 WMT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 147,411 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 145,988 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 143,485 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 141,088 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 137,442 miles

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)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 133,457 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 133,457 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 129,705 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 122,718 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 114,822 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 109,273 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 105,859 miles

front tyres bold edges

nail in tyre

oil leak

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 WMT is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 WMT, 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 WMT registered?

EX52 WMT is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 September 2002.

Is EX52 WMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 WMT 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.

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