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WA51 PCU

2002 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

136,635 mi
Last recorded136,635 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 PCU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 136,635 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and exhaust rusty (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all brake discs rusty

under side rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2024 135,527 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all brake discs rusty

exhaust rusty

under side rusty

Pass 14 Aug 2020 135,518 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust rusty

under side rusty and weak in places

Pass 31 Aug 2019 135,042 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brakes rusty

exhaust rusty

Pass 30 Apr 2018 132,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rusty (7.1.2)

Front tyres cracking on thread

Oil leak ()

Rear brake discs rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2016 130,709 miles

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

Rear brake discs rusty

all tyres cracking in thread

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2015 129,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

oil leak

rear brake discs very rusty

spare tyre flat

Fail 21 Sep 2015 129,333 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)

oil leak

rear brake discs very rusty

spare tyre flat

Pass 10 Oct 2013 128,202 miles

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

rear discs rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2012 126,814 miles

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2011 117,304 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 117,210 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 107,554 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 26 May 2010 107,347 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 26 May 2009 96,440 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2008 86,363 miles

Both front tyre inner sidewalls split

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

Pass 1 May 2007 76,355 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 71,736 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 71,736 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WA51 PCU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WA51 PCU, 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 WA51 PCU registered?

WA51 PCU is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is WA51 PCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 PCU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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