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WJ02 MXG

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,843 mi
Last recorded69,843 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 69,843 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2017 68,077 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 65,705 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front shock has play in centre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear rear tyres worn inner edges

corroded exhaust system

oil leaks

Pass 12 Jun 2015 63,616 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 61,764 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner shoulders and may need replacing soon

front windscreen washers partially blocked - recomend unblocking

rear exhaust deteriorating

wipers deteriorating and may need replacing soon

Pass 5 Jun 2013 59,595 miles

Drivers seat belt lazy returning

both rear tyres feathering inside edges and low on tread

o/s/f fog light damaged, sharp edges

rear sincer rusty and heat sheild loose

slight seepage from steering rack

Pass 1 Jun 2012 55,046 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 May 2011 50,506 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 48,181 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 48,173 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2009 43,817 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 43,807 miles

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

both front tyres low on tread

Pass 29 Apr 2008 39,047 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 39,018 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 31,072 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 24,304 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 24,304 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

N/S REAR TYRE BADLY STEPPED

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 MXG is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MXG, 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 MXG is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 April 2002.

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