CarVerify

Free Car Check

WK52 UMA

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

70,480 mi
Last recorded70,480 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 UMA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 70,480 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 66,583 miles

Central Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded PAS Cooler (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner wheel Arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Rusty

Pass 27 Oct 2023 62,324 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Rear Clamp Badly Corroded But Remains Secure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Shock Towers Have Minor Corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded PAS Cooler (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track Control Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both Sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 58,075 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front Shock Towers Have Minor Corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded PAS Cooler (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track Control Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Track Control Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 51,556 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 51,556 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 51,441 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 51,045 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 50,756 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 50,756 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 50,436 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 49,506 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 48,578 miles

N/s/front tyre sidewall showing evidence of 'run flat'damage

N/s/rear tyre has screw in tread

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 47,375 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 46,143 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 45,096 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 42,462 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 31,945 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 30,806 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 30,802 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 27,594 miles

both front tyres worn on shoulders

Pass 28 Nov 2007 23,934 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 19,695 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WK52 UMA is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 WK52 UMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WK52 UMA?

You can check the full history of WK52 UMA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WK52 UMA registered?

WK52 UMA is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 December 2002.

Is WK52 UMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK52 UMA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WK52 UMA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WK52 UMA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.