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VU52 LUH

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,661 mi
Last recorded142,661 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 LUH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 142,661 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 136,657 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 128,715 miles

rear exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2012 122,283 miles

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

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

one exhaust support bracket broken but exhaust supported ok

stability control warning light on

Pass 27 Jun 2011 108,302 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 94,101 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 94,101 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 81,108 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 29 Jun 2009 81,089 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 70,457 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 Jun 2007 61,037 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 47,337 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2005 22,801 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 22,801 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 LUH is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc 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 LUH, 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 LUH registered?

VU52 LUH is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is VU52 LUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU52 LUH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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