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VU52 WNC

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

132,377 mi
Last recorded132,377 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 132,377 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front number plate cracked

rear axle corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2012 119,035 miles

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2011 104,522 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smearing slightly.

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

Slight play in both rear axle bushes.

Fail 30 Aug 2011 104,522 miles

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play in both rear axle bushes.

Pass 19 Aug 2010 89,545 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 89,545 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 83,346 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 75,264 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 73,466 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 70,723 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2005 68,295 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 WNC is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WNC, 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 WNC registered?

VU52 WNC is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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