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WJ02 MXT

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,313 mi
Last recorded87,313 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 87,313 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 86,076 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing inspection of outer sills

Rear Brake back plates corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 86,065 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength Subframe mounting bracket (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Park brake efficiency only just met 17%.

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing inspection of outer sills

Rear Brake back plates corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 84,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 82,746 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake poor performance

exhaust system corroded

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2021 79,218 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 76,118 miles

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Fail 1 Jun 2020 76,114 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear axle beam corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2019 72,819 miles

Rear axle corroded at mountings

Pass 11 Jun 2018 68,571 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 64,495 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 60,408 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2016 60,408 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint track control arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 55,657 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 51,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 29 May 2013 46,125 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 41,746 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2011 37,967 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 37,967 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 34,053 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2009 29,809 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 25,794 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 21,906 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 30 May 2006 17,871 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 MXT is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MXT, 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 MXT registered?

WJ02 MXT is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2002.

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