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WX51 OSZ

2002 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,695 mi
Last recorded142,695 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 OSZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 142,695 miles

Centre Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2015 142,694 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Centre Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 8 May 2014 138,135 miles

Centre Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

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)

windscreen has small damage to offside but not seriously affecting the drivers view of road

Pass 9 Apr 2013 126,041 miles

Centre Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

battery slightly insecure

two nails in nearside rear tyre

windscreen has slight damage to zone A but not effecting drivers view of road

Pass 12 Apr 2012 116,814 miles

Centre Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

ns mirror cover missing

Fail 12 Apr 2012 116,814 miles

Centre Stop lamp has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.2.1d)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery insecure

ns mirror cover missing

Pass 6 Apr 2011 110,706 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 105,310 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 105,310 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 98,822 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 85,519 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 74,032 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 62,577 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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WX51 OSZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WX51 OSZ, 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 WX51 OSZ registered?

WX51 OSZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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