MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,463 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
both rear tyres cracked
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both rear tyres cracked
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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VU52 WHB is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.
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 WHB, 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 WHB registered?
VU52 WHB is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 November 2002.
Is VU52 WHB safe to buy?
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