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VU52 WHW

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,809 mi
Last recorded141,809 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 WHW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 141,809 miles

Both rear footbrake lazy

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both floor pans (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 133,658 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes x2 by clip (1.1.11 (c))

Engine management light on

Fuel tank filler pipe securing clip broken

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flitch brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Outer sills difficult to inspect due to plastic covers

Fail 16 Oct 2018 133,646 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes x2 by clip (1.1.11 (c))

Engine management light on

Fuel tank filler pipe securing clip broken

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flitch brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Outer sills difficult to inspect due to plastic covers

Pass 23 Sep 2017 129,804 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Sep 2017 129,804 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 127,665 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 124,073 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 122,669 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres split and perished

o/s/f seat belt retracting slow

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2013 122,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 121,988 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 121,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wipers split

Fail 6 Oct 2012 121,223 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

wipers split

Pass 1 Oct 2011 116,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2011 116,588 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake discs corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2010 111,484 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 105,660 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

plastic outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sills fully

Fail 19 Oct 2009 105,660 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake service

plastic outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sills fully

Fail 19 May 2007 102,194 miles

1 d/s/ seat belt worn †2 oil leak †3 front shokers rusty and worn †4 rear exjuast rusty †5 rear diseces worn and pitted †6 rear shokers worn †7 rear tayers worn †8 brake pedel slight soft

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2007 102,194 miles

1 d/s/ seat belt worn †2 oil leak †3 front shokers rusty and worn †4 rear exjuast rusty †5 rear diseces worn and pitted †6 rear shokers worn †7 rear tayers worn †8 brake pedel slight soft

Pass 19 Jun 2006 94,490 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 WHW is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU52 WHW, 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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VU52 WHW is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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