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WJ52 XUS

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,479 mi
Last recorded108,479 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2014 108,479 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 102,004 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2012 96,150 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 96,150 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 88,586 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 81,770 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 74,443 miles

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 66,163 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 59,413 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 59,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 50,166 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 42,756 miles

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 XUS is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 XUS, 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 XUS registered?

WJ52 XUS is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 December 2002.

Is WJ52 XUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ52 XUS shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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