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WJ52 NKU

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

118,702 mi
Last recorded118,702 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 NKU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2022 118,702 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 116,826 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 114,150 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 108,592 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 102,630 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 102,630 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 99,464 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 99,464 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 95,286 miles

Rear exhaust tail box clamp rusted away

rear offside and nearside tyres slightly perished

Pass 16 Jun 2015 92,186 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)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 89,144 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)

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

REAR EXH CLAMP RUSTING

Pass 25 Jun 2013 85,412 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)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 81,877 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 81,877 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 77,184 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2010 71,501 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 67,675 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 14 Jan 2009 67,675 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

nearside and offside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 2 Apr 2008 57,698 miles

nearside front fog lamp insecure

offside front fog lamp lens glass missing

Fail 28 Mar 2008 57,338 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

nearside front fog lamp insecure

offside front fog lamp lens glass missing

Pass 30 Mar 2007 33,155 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 33,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2005 13,391 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 NKU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NKU, 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 NKU registered?

WJ52 NKU is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 December 2002.

Is WJ52 NKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ52 NKU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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