MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,801 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components
Offside Front Inner Exhaust bracket corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Engine & Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring some components
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Inner Exhaust bracket corroded
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Coil spring corroded NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust brackets broken / corroded (7.1.1)
Offside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Headlight lens misted / deteriorated
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE | OUTSIDE & INSIDE EDGES (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Headlight lens misted / deteriorated
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE | OUTSIDE & INSIDE EDGES (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
nearside and offside front headlamps misted
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
n/s/ tyre has slight sidewall damage
o/s/f seat belt slow to retract
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
n/s/ tyre has slight sidewall damage
o/s/f seat belt slow to retract
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WJ52 LWF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 LWF, 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 LWF is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 September 2002.
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