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WJ52 HCP

2002 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,236 mi
Last recorded74,236 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 HCP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 74,236 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 74,220 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 59,070 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 59,069 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 51,938 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 51,938 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake lever worn slightly

nearside front anti roll bar link has slight play

nearside front tyre wearing low

rear registration plate deteriorated

unable to check boot due to load

unable to check under vehicle due to covers

Pass 27 Jul 2009 42,466 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front numbar plate faded slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2008 32,775 miles

front number plate starting to deterioate

front pads well low

nearside rear tyre inner edge wearing low

Pass 28 Jul 2007 22,396 miles

o/s/f tyre just on limit

Pass 29 Jul 2006 8,803 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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WJ52 HCP is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WJ52 HCP, 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.

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What year was WJ52 HCP registered?

WJ52 HCP is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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