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EX52 WNZ

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,437 mi
Last recorded132,437 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 WNZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 132,437 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rear o/s at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear inner edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Oct 2017 132,433 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases section (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs sensor ring (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs sensor ring (3.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front - rear o/s at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear inner edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 126,683 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 126,683 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 May 2015 116,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2015 116,155 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 108,428 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 15 Apr 2013 97,994 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 97,994 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 May 2012 90,016 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 80,454 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 May 2011 80,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 6 May 2010 70,388 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Apr 2009 62,376 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 54,079 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 44,429 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 32,160 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 WNZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WNZ, 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 WNZ registered?

EX52 WNZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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