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WJ02 KJF

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

144,912 mi
Last recorded144,912 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 KJF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 144,912 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 131,863 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 10 Oct 2016 131,863 miles

Centre Rear Fuel tank leaking clip broken securing rubber vent pipe to fuel tank (7.2.3)

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

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 22 Oct 2015 117,600 miles

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2015 117,600 miles

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

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2014 104,315 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 95,597 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

various suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 87,302 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear tyres wearing heavily on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2011 79,635 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 72,920 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 66,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 58,848 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 50,425 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 50,417 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 50,417 miles

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

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 2 Dec 2005 34,044 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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WJ02 KJF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KJF, 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 KJF registered?

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

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The MOT history for WJ02 KJF shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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