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AF52VXJ
2002 SAAB 9-3
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1985cc
General Information
- Registration AF52VXJ
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2002
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1985cc
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
22
Passes
8
Failures
73.33%
Pass Rate
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66 Total Defects Recorded
19 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 134,526 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
2 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 133,054 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 130,980 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2024 17 Jun 202618 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 129,373 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
19 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 127,614 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective joint clamp corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads on both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
19 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 127,614 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective joint clamp corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box joint (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing treads on both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
13 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 126,510 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust box outer skin rusty
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front tyre perishing and cracking on tread face area
25 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 125,131 MI
Expiry date: 24 Oct 2020 17 Jun 20267 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 124,056 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- both front shocks and springs rusty
- rear exhaust box rusty
- hand brake comes up high
- both rear springs rusty
- both rear arches rusty but not holed yet
7 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 124,056 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both front shocks and springs rusty
- rear exhaust box rusty
- both rear springs rusty
- both rear arches rusty but not holed yet
- hand brake comes up high
10 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 121,114 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
8 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 121,114 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
10 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 112,517 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2018 17 Jun 20269 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 112,517 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front very worn on inner edge of tyre
23 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 100,759 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2017 17 Jun 202622 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 100,754 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)
5 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 87,468 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2016 17 Jun 20269 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 77,866 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2015 17 Jun 20266 Jan 2014
Fail
Mileage: 77,861 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
10 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 68,474 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2014 17 Jun 202624 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 66,830 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2013 17 Jun 202623 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 66,830 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 61,535 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2012 17 Jun 202626 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 61,535 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
13 Sep 2010
Pass
Mileage: 59,525 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
5 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 56,610 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
23 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 51,235 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
9 Oct 2007
Pass
Mileage: 45,213 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2008 17 Jun 20263 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 37,360 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
11 Oct 2005
Pass
Mileage: 28,828 MI
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AF52VXJ was registered on 2002-10-11
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