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WJ52 NKN

2002 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,724 mi
Last recorded136,724 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 NKN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 136,724 miles

225/45 17 tyres fitted front axle and 215/50 17 tyres fitted to rear axle

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 124,509 miles

both rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2010 111,307 miles

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

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

both rear tyres unevenly worn

Fail 27 May 2010 111,269 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

both rear tyres unevenly worn

Pass 9 Jun 2009 96,317 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 82,293 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 65,240 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 23 May 2006 49,755 miles

Lip on rear brake discs and pads getting low. Rear number plate starting to seperate. Drivers door check strap slight noisey in operation. Slight lip on front brake discs.

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

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

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 NKN is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 NKN, 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 NKN registered?

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

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The MOT history for WJ52 NKN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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