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WJ02 MXU

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,068 mi
Last recorded84,068 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 84,068 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust badly corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 20 Oct 2025 84,068 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced mounting, floor holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

exhaust badly corroded

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 1 Nov 2024 75,401 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 75,290 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 66,038 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 60,106 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 56,510 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 56,510 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking return pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 51,480 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 45,964 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 45,964 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp wired to high stop lamp when on number lamps off (4.5.4 (b))

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 44,062 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 40,788 miles

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)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 37,320 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 34,223 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 31,405 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 31,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre fouling fuel filler line

Pass 6 Sep 2013 27,497 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 27,496 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 23,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre sidewall perrished/damaged

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

o/s/r tyre perrished

Fail 14 Sep 2012 23,758 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre sidewall perrished/damaged

n/s/f wheel rim damaged

o/s/r tyre perrished

Pass 9 Sep 2011 21,273 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 24 Aug 2010 19,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 19,344 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2009 17,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 13,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jun 2008 13,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 10,656 miles

air bag light on

Fail 2 Apr 2007 10,656 miles

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

air bag light on

Pass 11 Apr 2006 7,186 miles

o/s ,n/s bottom ball joint rubber gaiter split

o/s/f driveshaft inner rubber gaitor insecure

vehicle been involved in RTA

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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WJ02 MXU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MXU, 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 MXU registered?

WJ02 MXU is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 August 2002.

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