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WJ02 MXD

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

128,270 mi
Last recorded128,270 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 MXD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 128,270 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 124,416 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner cv gaiter weeping grease .

Fail 20 Dec 2016 124,416 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexible section. (7.1.2)

Offside Front Inner cv gaiter weeping grease .

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 118,402 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 117,621 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 109,210 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 96,560 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 95,495 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 95,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 87,476 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 76,376 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 67,300 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 58,032 miles

Nearside Rear 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 26 Jun 2007 47,134 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 30,006 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 MXD is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MXD, 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 MXD registered?

WJ02 MXD is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2002.

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