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FD02 WFJ

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

158,806 mi
Last recorded158,806 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 WFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 158,806 miles

Exhaust corroded

Front number plate cracked and backing starting to come away

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Plastic covers over outer sills

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Both front slight fraying (7.1.2 (b))

Stonechips in screen

Pass 28 Aug 2024 153,676 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 148,116 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 147,906 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 145,586 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2020 145,572 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 140,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 140,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced Side light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer All direction indicators not working Side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 136,142 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 133,538 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 133,513 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 10 Sep 2015 133,405 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Tyres feathered and have small cuts

Rear Wiper split

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 130,857 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s handbrake cable in poor condition and rubbing on exhaust system

rear exhaust clamp very rusty

Fail 7 Jul 2014 130,856 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s handbrake cable in poor condition and rubbing on exhaust system

rear exhaust clamp very rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2013 125,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 113,416 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 94,754 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 94,018 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 81,564 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2009 81,564 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 68,818 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear tyre slightly mishapen on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2007 53,570 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 40,257 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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FD02 WFJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD02 WFJ, 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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FD02 WFJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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