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WA51 ZXB

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

83,659 mi
Last recorded83,659 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 ZXB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 83,659 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 83,657 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre distorted

Pass 14 Feb 2013 78,998 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 74,176 miles

n/s/r tyre becoming misshaped

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 68,352 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 60,711 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 53,035 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 53,024 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 45,775 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 38,880 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 31,206 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 ZXB 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 WA51 ZXB, 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 ZXB registered?

WA51 ZXB is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 February 2002.

Is WA51 ZXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 ZXB shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WA51 ZXB have outstanding finance?

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