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WJ02 MHV

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

94,519 mi
Last recorded94,519 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 MHV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 94,519 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 94,519 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 87,126 miles

mil lamp illuminated

Fail 1 Mar 2012 87,126 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

mil lamp illuminated

Pass 22 Feb 2011 79,976 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm,o/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm & o/s/f tyre worn to 5 mm.Legal limit 1.6 mm.

o/s spot light smahed & not working.

Fail 21 Feb 2011 79,976 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front & rear brake discs corroded.

handbrake return springs missing.

n/s/f tyre worn to 3 mm,o/s/r tyre worn to 4 mm & o/s/f tyre worn to 5 mm.Legal limit 1.6 mm.

o/s spot light smahed & not working.

Fail 4 Mar 2010 74,139 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

both parking brake cables are slightly corroded by the guides

both rear and the n/s/f tyre treads are 3mm (min limit is 1.6mm)

the front brake discs are slightly worn but perform o.k.

the o/s aerial mast is broken but not jagged

the o/s of the front bumper is slightly insecure

the o/s parking brake mechanism only moves slightly but performs o.k.

the rear brake discs are slightly corroded but perform o.k.

the rear flexi brake hose metal ends and pipe nuts are corroded but are still strong

there is slight corrosion on both front suspension struts, the rear suspension axle beam and the inner/outer sills but all is strong and not holed

Pass 4 Mar 2010 74,139 miles

both parking brake cables are slightly corroded by the guides

both rear and the n/s/f tyre treads are 3mm (min limit is 1.6mm)

the front brake discs are slightly worn but perform o.k.

the o/s aerial mast is broken but not jagged

the o/s of the front bumper is slightly insecure

the o/s parking brake mechanism only moves slightly but performs o.k.

the rear brake discs are slightly corroded but perform o.k.

the rear flexi brake hose metal ends and pipe nuts are corroded but are still strong

there is slight corrosion on both front suspension struts, the rear suspension axle beam and the inner/outer sills but all is strong and not holed

Fail 26 Feb 2009 66,196 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

both front brake discs worn/lipped.

both rear brake discs corroded on surfaces.

n/s/f tyre tread depth 2mm on inside edge (legal limit 1.6mm).

o/s aeriel missing.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 66,196 miles

both front brake discs worn/lipped.

both rear brake discs corroded on surfaces.

n/s/f tyre tread depth 2mm on inside edge (legal limit 1.6mm).

o/s aeriel missing.

Pass 5 Mar 2008 56,328 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 56,328 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 49,168 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake discs slightly corroded.

Pass 24 Feb 2006 44,012 miles

as per advisory notice issued with VT30.23/02/2006

Fail 23 Feb 2006 44,012 miles

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

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm,very close 1.6mm legal limit.

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 MHV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 WJ02 MHV, 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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WJ02 MHV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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