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W28 TKD

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

99,335 mi
Last recorded99,335 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW28 TKD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 99,335 miles

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

rust under car

surface rust on rear axle

Pass 19 Aug 2021 98,710 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 98,039 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 96,863 miles

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2018 95,254 miles

front brake disc's worn lipped and corroded

front brake pads low

Fail 20 Aug 2018 95,254 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexy (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak silencer (8.2.1.1 (b))

front brake disc's worn lipped and corroded

front brake pads low

Pass 7 Jun 2017 95,076 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 95,076 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2016 94,420 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2016 94,420 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2015 92,492 miles

slight side wall damage nearside front tyre

Pass 24 May 2014 89,593 miles

wear discs

Fail 19 May 2014 89,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

wear discs

Pass 24 May 2013 85,204 miles

n/s front tyre low on tread worn on inner edge pass due to tread pattern

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge pass due to tread pattern

Pass 25 May 2012 83,738 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2012 83,738 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 80,166 miles

Oil leak

engine managment light on

Pass 30 Mar 2010 73,588 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 73,586 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 70,929 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 70,210 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2008 70,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 58,464 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear exhaust clamp poor condition

Pass 5 Apr 2006 42,559 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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W28 TKD is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 W28 TKD, 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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W28 TKD is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2002.

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