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AF52VXL
2002 SAAB 9-3
Colour: Beige
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1985cc
General Information
- Registration AF52VXL
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2002
- Colour Beige
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1985cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
19
Passes
4
Failures
82.61%
Pass Rate
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47 Total Defects Recorded
16 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 145,704 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mounting (chassis rail) (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength coil spring mounting (chassis rail) (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front both wheel arches corroded
- Offside Front Inner wheel arch excessively corroded
13 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 143,596 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 143,592 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
12 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 141,857 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust corroded
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 139,262 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2023 18 Jun 202614 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 137,352 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
10 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 133,544 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
19 Dec 2018
Pass
Mileage: 129,377 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
14 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 125,286 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 120,765 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jan 2018 18 Jun 202629 Dec 2016
Fail
Mileage: 120,456 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
8 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 115,176 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2017 18 Jun 20268 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 108,952 MI
18 Jun 20268 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 108,952 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2016 18 Jun 20263 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 100,020 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2015 18 Jun 20268 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 92,511 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jan 2014 18 Jun 202622 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 78,585 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2013 18 Jun 20264 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 61,325 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2012 18 Jun 202617 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 54,925 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2011 18 Jun 202624 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 48,472 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
25 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,671 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2009Advisory 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)
26 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 35,768 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2008 18 Jun 202627 Sep 2005
Pass
Mileage: 24,692 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2006Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AF52VXL was registered on 2002-09-30
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