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WF02 EGY

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

169,260 mi
Last recorded169,260 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF02 EGY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2016 169,260 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (3.5.1g)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 169,255 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin X 4 (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 136,145 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT joint on down pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Dec 2015 136,145 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AT joint on down pipe (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively x 2 (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 129,330 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 129,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 120,562 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 120,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 111,762 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2012 111,761 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 103,085 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 25 Nov 2011 103,080 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 89,253 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 80,215 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 69,940 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 57,969 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 49,667 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 49,667 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 39,013 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 EGY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EGY, 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 EGY registered?

WF02 EGY is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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