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WJ52 LVZ

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

87,212 mi
Last recorded87,212 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 LVZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2018 87,212 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function No damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded engine bay (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust blowing slightly on joints

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 85,466 miles

Central exhaust mounting bracket broken. System still adequately supported at this time

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and in poor condition

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded and in poor condition

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly indicating adjustment or repair (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 85,441 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded body,arch (2.4.A.3)

Central exhaust mounting bracket broken. System still adequately supported at this time

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre perished and in poor condition

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust corroded and in poor condition

eml lamp on indicating a fault with the vehicle system

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly indicating adjustment or repair (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 84,133 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished and on 3mm

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Sep 2016 84,133 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre perished and on 3mm

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 82,373 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 79,547 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 79,533 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 76,714 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 2 Oct 2012 72,853 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 72,853 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 69,684 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 65,656 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 61,502 miles

front brake discs lipped

Fail 23 Oct 2009 61,502 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake discs lipped

Pass 30 Oct 2008 55,802 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 55,762 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 55,762 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 51,512 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 43,112 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 LVZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 LVZ, 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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WJ52 LVZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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