MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,992 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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EML light is on
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection
exhaust system is starting to deteriorate
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.3.3b)
Rear silencer is starting to deteriorate
engine management light is on
plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)
exhaust system is starting to deteriorate from front section to rear silencer
plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection
Oil leak
o/s/front tyre is worn on inner edge
plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
o/s/front tyre is worn on inner edge
plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
O/s side repeator lence is missing
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front discs slightly worn
surface rust to rear brake discs
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
coolant leak
minor exhaust blow from centre flexi joint
o/s/r brake disc very rusty pitted
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge,but does have raised tread pattern
oil leak from steering rack
play in track control arm bushes
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)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
front track control arm bushes in poor condition
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake fluid level below max line
front windscreen wipers smear screen slightly
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WJ52 NLA is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 NLA, 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 NLA registered?
WJ52 NLA is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2002.
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