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VU52 WJF

2002 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

103,966 mi
Last recorded103,966 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 WJF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 103,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 103,459 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 102,905 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 102,788 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 101,745 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 101,288 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 100,549 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2019 100,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 98,299 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 98,299 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 93,038 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 90,107 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 87,068 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 83,530 miles

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges (feature tyres) advise replacement asap

rear exhaust in poor condition and heat shield loose

Fail 21 Jan 2014 83,501 miles

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

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges (feature tyres) advise replacememt ASAP

rear exhaust box poor condition and heat shield loose

Pass 22 Jan 2013 74,088 miles

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 24 Jan 2012 64,388 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 51,071 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 43,632 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 37,516 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 12 Nov 2007 30,303 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 24,445 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 24,397 miles

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

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 WJF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 WJF, 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 WJF registered?

VU52 WJF is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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The MOT history for VU52 WJF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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