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FN02 WJL

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

140,599 mi
Last recorded140,599 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 WJL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 140,599 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 134,562 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 121,128 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 107,467 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2009 94,125 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 94,125 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 86,148 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 78,255 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 70,779 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 70,779 miles

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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FN02 WJL is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FN02 WJL, 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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What year was FN02 WJL registered?

FN02 WJL is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2002.

Is FN02 WJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN02 WJL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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