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WU52 VTA

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

111,415 mi
Last recorded111,415 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 VTA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 111,415 miles

front exhaust mountings deteriorated but system secure on other mounts

Pass 2 Oct 2015 106,390 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 101,309 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 97,360 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both offside and nearside rear tyres perishing

Pass 5 Oct 2012 90,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

nsf brake binding slightly

nsr tyre cut on side wall not to cords

rear discs lipped

Pass 14 Oct 2011 83,903 miles

N/S and O/S/F wiper blades worn

O/S/F saet belt slow to return

Pass 8 Oct 2010 77,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

o/s/f seat belt slow to retract.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 69,362 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 69,341 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 63,719 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 51,854 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 37,288 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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WU52 VTA is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc 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 VTA, 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

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What year was WU52 VTA registered?

WU52 VTA is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 November 2002.

Is WU52 VTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU52 VTA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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