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WJ52 NGX

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

99,968 mi
Last recorded99,968 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 NGX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 99,968 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 93,047 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2017 92,904 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 86,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section weeping (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 86,162 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section weeping (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 80,689 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake back plates corroded

surface corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 5 Feb 2014 80,070 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 75,649 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust section rusty

Fail 5 Nov 2012 75,644 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear exhaust section rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2011 64,457 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 60,321 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 49,904 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 42,053 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 41,257 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 34,253 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 27,376 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 NGX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NGX, 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 NGX registered?

WJ52 NGX is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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