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FN02 WJZ

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

142,829 mi
Last recorded142,829 miles
Recorded on20 May 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 WJZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2013 142,829 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 142,829 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 134,588 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 134,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

mil lamp on

Pass 15 Apr 2011 122,672 miles

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges x 2

Pass 16 Apr 2010 106,793 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 88,968 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 84,935 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 66,205 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 66,133 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 51,838 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 WJZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WJZ, 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 WJZ registered?

FN02 WJZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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The MOT history for FN02 WJZ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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