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WJ52 NHY

2002 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

88,201 mi
Last recorded88,201 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 NHY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 88,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2017 85,185 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2016 80,820 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp (7.1.2)

Oil leak slight ()

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

offside front inner wing corroded

rear chassis legs above coil springs starting to corrode

Fail 24 Aug 2016 80,820 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak slight ()

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

offside front inner wing corroded

rear chassis legs above coil springs starting to corrode

Pass 19 Aug 2015 74,857 miles

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

slight oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2015 74,857 miles

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

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

slight oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2014 69,267 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 63,712 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 63,712 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 57,584 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 51,584 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 45,628 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 45,628 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2009 39,890 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 33,507 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 26,324 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 18,664 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 18,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

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 NHY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 NHY, 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 NHY registered?

WJ52 NHY is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 November 2002.

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