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WJ52 XUN

2002 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

129,766 mi
Last recorded129,766 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 XUN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 129,766 miles

FRONT TYRES CLOSE TO CORDS

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES OUT OF SHAPE

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 129,386 miles

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

front tyres have edge wear close to cords

rear exhaust section deteriorated

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 17 Feb 2016 128,588 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 11 Feb 2015 122,181 miles

offside front wiper poor

rear exhaust and mounting clamp badly corroded

rear tyres out of shape

Fail 11 Feb 2015 122,181 miles

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

offside front wiper poor

rear exhaust and mounting clamp badly corroded

rear tyres out of shape

Pass 27 Jan 2014 110,004 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 95,263 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 77,800 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 66,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

o/s/f and n/s/f b/discs wear

Pass 7 Feb 2011 66,792 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f b/discs wear

Pass 8 Feb 2010 60,389 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 52,602 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 42,887 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 34,001 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 24,350 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2006 24,326 miles

Rear Lower Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

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 XUN is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 XUN, 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 XUN registered?

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

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