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WJ02 KHY

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

132,537 mi
Last recorded132,537 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 KHY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 132,537 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2018 132,537 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 125,928 miles

Oil leak ()

eml light on

Fail 19 Mar 2017 125,928 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

eml light on

Pass 18 Mar 2016 122,790 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside nearside (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded offside nearside (2.4.C.1b)

service brake: service brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 18 Feb 2015 119,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2015 119,949 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 118,699 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 115,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 122,099 miles

flex on bulk head near rack mounts

rear discs corroded

slight leak on rack

Fail 7 Mar 2012 112,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

cut in n/s/f tyre

flex in bulkhead at steering mounts

rear discs rusty

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 30 Mar 2011 107,903 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 102,038 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 92,570 miles

Advise: engine oil leak poss dipstick tube/sump

Advise: front pads o/s/f getting low

Advise: n/s/f side light dim

Advise: o/s r inner side light inop

Pass 2 Apr 2008 78,804 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 64,846 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 49,965 miles

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

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

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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WJ02 KHY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WJ02 KHY, 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 WJ02 KHY registered?

WJ02 KHY is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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