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WJ52 LWG

2002 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

109,540 mi
Last recorded109,540 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 LWG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2015 109,540 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2015 109,527 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 96,662 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 87,360 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2013 87,360 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 80,787 miles

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

nearside rear Child Seat Fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2012 80,787 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside rear Child Seat Fitted

off side Wing Mirror Incomplete

Pass 17 Nov 2011 73,264 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 64,421 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 60,060 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 54,641 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 43,079 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 28,034 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 LWG is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LWG, 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 LWG registered?

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

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The MOT history for WJ52 LWG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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