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W321 WLL

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

76,175 mi
Last recorded76,175 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW321 WLL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 76,175 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 76,175 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts spring fouling (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 74,054 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2016 67,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre bracket on exhaust is corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2015 63,172 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 59,926 miles

rear discs corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2014 59,893 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear discs corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2013 53,408 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 53,397 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 91,588 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 91,584 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 84,442 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 73,619 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 61,306 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 46,756 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 46,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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W321 WLL is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 W321 WLL, 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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W321 WLL is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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