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WX51 OTB

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,779 mi
Last recorded131,779 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 OTB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 131,779 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2017 131,779 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 130,983 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 126,089 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 126,089 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 118,178 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 108,026 miles

Brake discs corroding

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroding

Minor oil leaks

Windscreen damaged over 40mm but outside of swept area (N/s lower corner)

Fail 16 Nov 2013 108,026 miles

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

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)

All tyre pressures very low

Brake discs corroding

Brake pipes corroding

Exhaust corroding

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Minor oil leaks

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

Windscreen damaged over 40mm but outside of swept area (N/s lower corner)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 96,102 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 86,179 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 86,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 80,532 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 72,711 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 65,447 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 64,803 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 62,427 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 57,415 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 57,415 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 OTB is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WX51 OTB, 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 OTB registered?

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

Is WX51 OTB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX51 OTB shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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