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EX52 WNV

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

175,864 mi
Last recorded175,864 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 WNV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 175,864 miles

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 175,771 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking caplier (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 166,961 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)

Fail 1 Aug 2013 159,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Aug 2013 159,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2012 150,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

near side rear tyre wearing unevenly.

Fail 8 Aug 2012 150,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

near side rear tyre wearing unevenly.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 142,735 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 133,077 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 133,077 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 116,901 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 99,955 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 99,950 miles

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 86,298 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 74,781 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)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 48,946 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 WNV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WNV, 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 WNV registered?

EX52 WNV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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