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FN02 WJY

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

127,625 mi
Last recorded127,625 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 WJY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2018 127,625 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 127,597 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 122,688 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ends (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 122,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ends (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 115,849 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

N/s/r tyre wearing on edges

O/s/f tyre wearing on edges

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear brake flexy hose ferrules deteriorating

Slight corrosion on servo

Fail 12 May 2016 115,848 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (3.4.2)

N/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

N/s/r tyre wearing on edges

O/s/f tyre wearing on edges

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear brake flexy hose ferrules deteriorating

Slight corrosion on servo

Fail 22 May 2015 113,826 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Rear flexy hose ferrules corroded not excessive

Pass 22 May 2015 113,826 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Rear flexy hose ferrules corroded not excessive

Pass 22 May 2014 110,726 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 110,726 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2013 106,408 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 103,396 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 98,176 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear brake has been hot at some point,the brake pads should be replaced and the problem investigated.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 95,063 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 95,020 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 88,857 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 81,919 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 76,181 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 76,181 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 68,159 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 WJY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN02 WJY, 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 WJY registered?

FN02 WJY is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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