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VU52 HXL

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,682 mi
Last recorded135,682 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 HXL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 135,682 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 129,193 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 121,439 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 116,991 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 113,285 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 108,694 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

centre washer pipe leaking

n/s front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 5 May 2009 103,365 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 30 Apr 2009 103,361 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 22 Apr 2008 91,438 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 82,644 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 82,644 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 65,187 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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VU52 HXL is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VU52 HXL, 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 VU52 HXL registered?

VU52 HXL is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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The MOT history for VU52 HXL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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