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WD02 KJV

2002 Saab 9-3

Brown Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

167,848 mi
Last recorded167,848 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD02 KJV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2013 167,848 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 167,848 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 155,765 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 137,589 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 117,078 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 95,409 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 71,843 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 50,558 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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WD02 KJV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Brown with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WD02 KJV, 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 WD02 KJV registered?

WD02 KJV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is WD02 KJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD02 KJV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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