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EX52 WNT

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

124,251 mi
Last recorded124,251 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2022 124,251 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 122,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 122,229 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 122,219 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and devoid of tread on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 118,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges/perishing

rear brakes slight uneven,oil leaks

Fail 25 Apr 2019 118,669 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases +corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges/perishing

rear brakes slight uneven,oil leaks

Pass 6 Apr 2018 113,572 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 113,513 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Apr 2017 109,770 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 107,613 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 105,590 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Apr 2015 105,590 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 95,536 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 95,536 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 76,617 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 59,769 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 52,779 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 52,779 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 54,728 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 42,415 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 37,297 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 31,964 miles

Oil leak

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 May 2006 30,261 miles

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

nail in tyre

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 WNT is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WNT, 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 WNT registered?

EX52 WNT is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 October 2002.

Is EX52 WNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 WNT shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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