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WJ02 MXH

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

117,028 mi
Last recorded117,028 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2025 117,028 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 112,971 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2023 109,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 106,473 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 103,615 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 102,795 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2018 100,495 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 98,318 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 88,167 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 80,428 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 77,005 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 69,840 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 63,226 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 51,704 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 46,963 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 38,284 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 38,284 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 30,469 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 21,379 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 15,554 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 MXH is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 MXH, 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 MXH registered?

WJ02 MXH is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2002.

Is WJ02 MXH safe to buy?

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