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AF52VYA
2002 SAAB 9-3
Colour: Black
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2171cc
General Information
- Registration AF52VYA
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2171cc
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
13
Passes
8
Failures
61.9%
Pass Rate
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68 Total Defects Recorded
21 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 177,106 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested oil leak and rough running (7.3.A.1)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- engine management warning lamp is illuminated
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Oil leak ()
12 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 169,517 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine management warning lamp is illuminated
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
11 Apr 2017
Fail
Mileage: 169,514 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- engine management warning lamp is illuminated
14 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 162,179 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
- oil leak
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
7 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 162,028 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
- oil leak
- nsr tyre nail
- Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
23 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 156,112 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
23 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 156,112 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
12 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 151,120 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 148,051 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2014 16 Jun 20263 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 148,028 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
12 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 143,284 MI
Expiry date: 11 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 138,314 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2012 16 Jun 202617 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 138,299 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
4 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 118,631 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2011 16 Jun 20264 Jan 2010
Fail
Mileage: 118,631 MI
16 Jun 202616 Jan 2009
Pass
Mileage: 102,607 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
10 Jan 2009
Fail
Mileage: 102,607 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
3 Jan 2008
Pass
Mileage: 90,291 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2009 16 Jun 202620 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 69,107 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
- Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
25 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 54,556 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2007 16 Jun 20261 Nov 2005
Pass
Mileage: 51,821 MI
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AF52VYA was registered on 2002-11-08
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