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WJ52 LWF

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

150,801 mi
Last recorded150,801 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 LWF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 150,801 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2020 150,172 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2020 150,172 miles

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))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 142,957 miles

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))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 142,957 miles

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))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 138,273 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2018 137,289 miles

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)

Pass 31 Dec 2016 132,914 miles

Front Headlight lens misted / deteriorated

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE | OUTSIDE & INSIDE EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Dec 2016 132,914 miles

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)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 126,931 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 2 Jan 2015 108,788 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 108,788 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 95,865 miles

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)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 90,509 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 80,008 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 75,320 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 69,405 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2009 69,405 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 61,885 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 61,878 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Aug 2007 55,083 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 45,198 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 33,785 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 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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What year was WJ52 LWF registered?

WJ52 LWF is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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