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WJ52 NHT

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

144,143 mi
Last recorded144,143 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 144,143 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear corroded

small patches of corrosion on floor pans

Pass 11 Aug 2018 133,969 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rear corroded

oil leak

small patches of corrosion in both floor pans

Pass 23 Aug 2017 127,023 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 127,023 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 118,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside rear corroded (3.5.1i)

nearside headlight lens broken

Pass 14 Sep 2015 110,035 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

nearside headlight lens damaged

oil leak gear box

Fail 14 Sep 2015 110,035 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

nearside headlight lens damaged

oil leak gear box

Pass 19 Sep 2014 102,798 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

small hole nearside headlight lens

Pass 19 Sep 2013 91,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

offside and nearside rear brake discs pitted and corroded

oil leak gearbox

Pass 19 Sep 2012 81,580 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 71,998 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 62,708 miles

n/s/r disc rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2009 52,431 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 43,943 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 35,675 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 27,020 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2005 15,806 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 NHT is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 NHT, 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 NHT registered?

WJ52 NHT is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 December 2002.

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