MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,519 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
mil lamp illuminated
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear brake discs slightly corroded.
as per advisory notice issued with VT30.23/02/2006
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.
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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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