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WJ52 NHA

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

94,983 mi
Last recorded94,983 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 NHA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 94,983 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2016 90,562 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 83,703 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 80,932 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 74,948 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 74,945 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 66,865 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 61,189 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 55,511 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 48,923 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 41,003 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 35,949 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 30,310 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 25,376 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 25,376 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise slight dampness on inner driveshaft/seal.

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 NHA is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 NHA, 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 NHA registered?

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

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