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WU52 VTP

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

78,366 mi
Last recorded78,366 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 VTP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 78,366 miles

minor exhaust blow

Pass 19 Dec 2024 78,214 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 77,662 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 76,948 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 75,957 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 74,821 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2019 73,832 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 73,832 miles

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 72,455 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 70,630 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2016 68,858 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 66,811 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 63,606 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 61,504 miles

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

Rear exhaust box rusted.

Pass 5 Dec 2012 59,022 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 54,191 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 42,715 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 39,822 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 34,187 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 28,883 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 23,474 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 17,303 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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WU52 VTP is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 VTP, 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 VTP registered?

WU52 VTP is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 December 2002.

Is WU52 VTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU52 VTP shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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