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AV52 KAU

2002 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,874 mi
Last recorded103,874 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp105,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 KAU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 175 Bhp
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 103,874 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 103,874 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fail 25 Nov 2010 84,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 84,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 71,664 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 71,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 55,551 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 55,551 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 52,798 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 46,434 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp?

Based on 2,133 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
6,778
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
position lamp(s) not working 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
coil spring incomplete 30
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29
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AV52 KAU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 105,524 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 Vector 175 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV52 KAU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AV52 KAU registered?

AV52 KAU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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