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VU52 HXR

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,082 mi
Last recorded87,082 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 HXR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 87,082 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 86,383 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 85,506 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 84,588 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

condition of rear exhaust box

o/s/f washer jet

o/s/r inner side cut

rear exhaust heat sheild in secure

rear suspension covered in light corrosion

side skirts fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2014 84,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

condition of rear exhaust box

o/s/f washer jet

o/s/r inner side cut

rear exhaust heat sheild in secure

rear suspension covered in light corrosion

side skirts fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2013 83,166 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

condition of inner tyre walls o/s/r n/s/r

o/s/r inner tyre wall as slight cut

side skirts fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2013 83,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

condition of inner tyre walls o/s/r n/s/r

o/s/r inner tyre wall as slight cut

side skirts fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2012 80,310 miles

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

centre / rear exhaust clamp deterioaretd + corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2011 76,971 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 68,481 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 68,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 60,504 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 47,733 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 33,390 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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VU52 HXR is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 HXR, 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 VU52 HXR registered?

VU52 HXR is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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