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WJ52 LWK

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,288 mi
Last recorded78,288 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 LWK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 78,288 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 78,288 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 72,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 46,010 miles

both rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2008 63,810 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 61,193 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 59,042 miles

Rear tyres down to 2mm and wearing on edges. Rear brake pads getting low. Brake pedal rubber worn slighty. Both wheel bolts and caliper springs rusty. Slight signs of front number plate starting to seperate.

Speed rating on front tyres V's should be W's. Front flexy exhaust pipe rattles. Slight rattle from engine bay and cover missing over drivers seat belt bolt on seat.

Fail 21 Sep 2005 59,041 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear tyres down to 2mm and wearing on edges. Rear brake pads getting very low (10% left). Brake pedal rubber worn slightly (10%). Both wheel bolts and caliper springs rusty. Slight signs of front number plate starting to seperate.

speed rating on front tyres V's should be W's. Front flexy pipe rattles. Slight rattle from engine bay and cover missing over drivers seat belt bolt on seat.

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 LWK is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LWK, 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 LWK registered?

WJ52 LWK is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 September 2002.

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