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WJ52 TUU

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

80,507 mi
Last recorded80,507 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 80,507 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 80,083 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 78,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 78,416 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 75,252 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 73,380 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2019 69,042 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 65,972 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2018 65,972 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 64,273 miles

engine light on

Pass 18 Apr 2016 60,800 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 60,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 55,596 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 50,778 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 46,383 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 42,285 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 38,362 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 32,858 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 31,419 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 28,082 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 24,319 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 20,302 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 16,650 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 TUU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 TUU, 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 TUU registered?

WJ52 TUU is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 December 2002.

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The MOT history for WJ52 TUU shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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