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WA51 ZXC

2002 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

241,214 mi
Last recorded241,214 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 ZXC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 241,214 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sills covered

Pass 28 Jul 2021 232,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 227,603 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

handbrake travel? n/s/r cable

Pass 24 Jul 2019 220,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 208,319 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 208,316 miles

Offside Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Emission control equipment obviously defective exhaust clamp broken (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 195,499 miles

Child seat fitted preventing full inspection of an adult seatbelt.

Engine covers and vehicle under trays fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 31 May 2016 184,034 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 184,034 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 171,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 171,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 157,398 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 157,398 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 145,941 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 137,177 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 137,177 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 130,181 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 123,758 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 123,758 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 114,928 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 104,367 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 93,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

o/rear tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 21 Feb 2006 80,806 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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WA51 ZXC is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ZXC, 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

How do I check the history of WA51 ZXC?

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What year was WA51 ZXC registered?

WA51 ZXC is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 February 2002.

Is WA51 ZXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA51 ZXC shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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