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WJ02 MVX

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

192,009 mi
Last recorded192,009 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 192,009 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2012 177,637 miles

engine light on

engine oil leak

nearside rear brake pads 3mm

rear brake disks scored

slight exhaust leak

Fail 14 Apr 2012 177,637 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

engine light on

engine oil leak

nearside rear brake pads 3mm

rear brake disks scored

slight exhaust leak

Pass 11 Apr 2011 173,376 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

heavy surface corrosion to offside rear and nearside rear brake hose ferrules

slight wear to offside front and nearside front brake discs

Fail 11 Apr 2011 173,376 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

heavy surface corrosion to offside rear and nearside rear brake hose ferrules

slight wear to offside front and nearside front brake discs

Pass 2 Jun 2010 165,632 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

engine oil leak

nearside door mirror glass cracked

Fail 26 May 2010 165,562 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

engine oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside door mirror glass cracked

offside rear tyre on tread depth limit

Pass 30 May 2009 157,932 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)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 139,046 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 107,005 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 MVX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MVX, 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 MVX registered?

WJ02 MVX is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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