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WU52 VSV

2002 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

161,589 mi
Last recorded161,589 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 VSV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 161,589 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 3 Jan 2015 157,313 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 150,527 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 5 Jan 2013 144,337 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

battery insecure

drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 2 Dec 2011 134,819 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 131,842 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust mounts corroded

slight play to steering column

Fail 3 Sep 2010 131,841 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust mounts corroded

slight play to steering column

Pass 14 Sep 2009 127,879 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Sep 2008 122,439 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 107,518 miles

both front indicator lamps condensated.

front and rear number plate backing coming apart.

o/s/f strut leg rusty.

Pass 17 Nov 2006 88,528 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front struts corroded

fuel filler hose clips corroded

pas h/p pipe from pump badly corroded

slight corrosion to o/s centre floor

Pass 25 Nov 2005 64,219 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

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WU52 VSV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WU52 VSV, 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 WU52 VSV registered?

WU52 VSV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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