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WJ52 NHG

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,621 mi
Last recorded122,621 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 NHG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 122,621 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 122,618 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 120,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

Fail 4 Jan 2017 120,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

engine light on

Pass 11 Jan 2016 116,442 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 116,435 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel up and down movement (2.1.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 112,300 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 107,426 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 102,102 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2012 97,959 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 92,422 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

brake disc slightly rusty due to sitting around

Pass 6 Jan 2011 92,422 miles

brake disc slightly rusty due to sitting around

Pass 14 Sep 2009 90,190 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 90,190 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 87,283 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 87,268 miles

Nearside 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) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 83,351 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 73,136 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 NHG is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NHG, 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 NHG registered?

WJ52 NHG is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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