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WF02 CKK

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

101,188 mi
Last recorded101,188 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF02 CKK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 101,188 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

fuel filter corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2020 101,188 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2019 92,113 miles

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

both front and rear brake disc corroded

Fail 6 Feb 2019 92,111 miles

Emissions not tested lack of coolant and big oil leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both front and rear brake disc corroded

coolant very low

Pass 15 Jun 2016 88,426 miles

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

all four brake discs corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2016 88,424 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

all four brake discs corroded

Pass 19 Nov 2014 86,082 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 83,133 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven

rear brake application uneven

rear discs corroded

substantial oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2012 76,098 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2011 67,803 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 60,702 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 53,183 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 53,183 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 42,254 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 42,254 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 35,891 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 30,140 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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WF02 CKK is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WF02 CKK, 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 WF02 CKK registered?

WF02 CKK is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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