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WV52 BDX

2002 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,746 mi
Last recorded114,746 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 BDX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 114,746 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 101,498 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 89,827 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 89,827 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 87,609 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2013 87,607 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 81,518 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2011 66,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

middle exhaust bracket broken. wear on edges of both rear tyres.n/s/r tyre on 2mm. both top anti-roll bar boots split. dampness around p/s reservoir.

Fail 6 Jan 2011 66,545 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

middle exhaust bracket broken. wear on edges of both rear tyres.n/s/r tyre on 2mm. both top anti-roll bar boots split. dampness around p/s reservoir.

Pass 30 Jan 2010 52,306 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 50,342 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 50,341 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 46,470 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 42,325 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 39,611 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 39,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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WV52 BDX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Red 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 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 87,998 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV52 BDX, 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 WV52 BDX registered?

WV52 BDX is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 December 2002.

Is WV52 BDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV52 BDX shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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