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WA51 ZWL

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,711 mi
Last recorded111,711 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 ZWL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2012 111,711 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 2 May 2012 110,750 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 110,724 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

handbrake travel high

Pass 3 Mar 2011 97,863 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 91,946 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 80,752 miles

oil leak

slight weap from steering rack

Pass 22 Jan 2008 72,010 miles

front brake disc s starting to wear

Pass 23 Jan 2007 60,536 miles

plastiv covers fitted to outer sills

slight fluid leak from steering rack accetable at time of test

slight water damage to front number plate

water damage to rear number plate accetable at time of test

Pass 20 Jan 2006 48,361 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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WA51 ZWL is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WA51 ZWL, 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 ZWL registered?

WA51 ZWL is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is WA51 ZWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 ZWL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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