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WV52 LDK

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

139,534 mi
Last recorded139,534 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 LDK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 139,534 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 139,534 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2018 135,090 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 129,324 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 121,987 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 114,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pedal anti slip starting to wear

Fail 2 Oct 2014 107,695 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 107,695 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 103,741 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 95,039 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 85,714 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 85,714 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 77,691 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)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 69,246 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 69,246 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 57,743 miles

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 46,629 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 36,260 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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WV52 LDK is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WV52 LDK, 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 WV52 LDK registered?

WV52 LDK is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 December 2002.

Is WV52 LDK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV52 LDK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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