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FN02 WKB

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

80,583 mi
Last recorded80,583 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 WKB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 80,583 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2025 80,271 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 79,646 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 79,115 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 78,732 miles

Rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 26 Feb 2021 77,975 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 77,681 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 75,621 miles

Front both front wipers smearing screen slightly

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack leak (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 75,603 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front both front wipers smearing screen slightly

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering rack leak (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 73,746 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 70,205 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 2 Mar 2017 70,205 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Clamp corroded through (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 67,258 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 67,258 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 64,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2015 64,697 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 60,332 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre at 2mm

Pass 11 Mar 2013 53,848 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 53,848 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2012 47,357 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 42,333 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 36,284 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 32,113 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 28,012 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 22,458 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 17,887 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 WKB is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 WKB, 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 WKB registered?

FN02 WKB is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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