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WJ02 MXP

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,565 mi
Last recorded138,565 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 MXP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 138,565 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 132,157 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 119,834 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 112,275 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 112,275 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 93,557 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 93,557 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 91,018 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre very out of shape

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

Offside rear tyre punctured, splitting and out of shape

Fail 26 May 2010 90,957 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside rear tyre very out of shape

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

Offside rear tyre punctured, splitting and out of shape

Pass 26 May 2009 83,382 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 76,523 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 66,763 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 65,334 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 54,330 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 MXP is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MXP, 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 MXP registered?

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

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