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WK52 UMJ

2002 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,746 mi
Last recorded155,746 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp85,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 UMJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 155,746 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on the inner and outer edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 148,209 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

washer reservoir lid missing

Fail 17 Mar 2017 148,209 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

washer reservoir lid missing

Fail 27 Feb 2017 148,207 miles

Headlamp switch insecure (1.7.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Central Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

washer reservoir lid missing

Pass 15 Jan 2015 107,153 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 100,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 93,186 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 86,206 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 86,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 75,621 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 64,262 miles

front no plate damaged

Fail 14 Oct 2009 64,184 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front no plate damaged

Pass 13 Oct 2008 52,719 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Oct 2008 52,667 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Oct 2007 41,053 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 29,973 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp?

Based on 5,198 MOT tests across 371 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
6,129
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
coil spring broken 106
position lamp(s) not working 102
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
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WK52 UMJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.3% with a typical mileage of 85,921 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WK52 UMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WK52 UMJ registered?

WK52 UMJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 21 December 2002.

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