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WJ52 XUX

2002 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

85,990 mi
Last recorded85,990 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 85,990 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 84,978 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres age cracked

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2014 80,078 miles

BULKHEAD POOR CONDITION

Pass 30 Dec 2013 70,473 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 61,980 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 53,606 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 53,048 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 51,063 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 47,209 miles

front suspension legs corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2009 47,208 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

front suspension legs corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2008 42,919 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 36,438 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 30,126 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 XUX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 XUX, 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 XUX registered?

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

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The MOT history for WJ52 XUX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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