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SN51 WVB

2002 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,469 mi
Last recorded80,469 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto53,395 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN51 WVB
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo Auto
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2008 80,469 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 73,477 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 73,477 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2006 61,024 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)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto?

Based on 1,180 MOT tests across 237 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
6,558
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
237
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 56
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 30
position lamp(s) not working 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 23
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 23
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SN51 WVB is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 53,395 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 SE Turbo Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 56 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SN51 WVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was SN51 WVB registered?

SN51 WVB is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo Auto, first registered on 23 January 2002.

Is SN51 WVB safe to buy?

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