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W8 ODV

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,542 mi
Last recorded97,542 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 ODV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 97,542 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread fading (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition corroding

Pass 30 Jul 2018 97,058 miles

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 28 Jul 2018 97,056 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2012 85,720 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

small cracks in near side rear tyre inner side wall

Pass 16 Mar 2011 73,230 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 73,245 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 69,391 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 60,659 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 44,885 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 44,883 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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W8 ODV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 W8 ODV, 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 W8 ODV registered?

W8 ODV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is W8 ODV safe to buy?

The MOT history for W8 ODV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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