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WJ52 LWD

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,103 mi
Last recorded122,103 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 122,103 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 114,433 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 101,012 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 101,012 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 99,293 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 75,490 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 62,084 miles

N/S/R tyre down to 2mm

O/S/R tyre down to 3mm

Slight weep from rear shocks

Slight weep from steering rack union

Some small chips on windscreen

Wiper blades noisey in operation

underside of auto box wet

Pass 10 Jan 2007 53,624 miles

Bonnet badge loosing finish. Rear wiper blade breaking up (metal part coming off). Aerial mast not going fully up. Engine cover broken. Slight weep from steering rack union.

Clamp between centre and rear exhaust boxes very rusty. slight lip on front brake discs and rears have rust building up on them. Wheel bolts rusty. AC expantion valve hitting air intake pipe. B-piller trim on O/S marked by seat seatbelt,

Glove box light inop. Black sticker on drivers door lifting. Passenger seat base cover lifting. Front wiper blades noisey in operation. Some small stone chips on windscreen.

Pass 18 Jan 2006 44,577 miles

Rear tryes getting very low(o/s/r down to1.6mm in places). Rear number plate slightly loose on n/s. Rear shocks weeping and steering rack wet on union.

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 LWD is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WJ52 LWD, 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 LWD registered?

WJ52 LWD is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is WJ52 LWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ52 LWD shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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