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WJ02 MXZ

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,235 mi
Last recorded135,235 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 135,235 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 12 Apr 2014 132,462 miles

engine leaking oil.

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 19 Mar 2013 129,589 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 126,179 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 119,205 miles

Front brake discs pitted and scored

N/S/F fog light lens smashed

Rear brake discs scored

Tread getting low on front tyres

Fail 16 Sep 2010 119,203 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Front brake discs pitted and scored

N/S/F fog light lens smashed

Play in N/S/F lower bush and bush split

Rear brake discs scored

Tread getting low on front tyres

Pass 11 Sep 2009 106,152 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 106,152 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F fog light lens smashed

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 92,398 miles

Both front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

N/S/F fog lammp lens smashed

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Small crack in O/S headlamp lens

Fail 3 Sep 2008 92,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both front and rear number plates starting to delaminate

N/S/F fog lammp lens smashed

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Small crack in O/S headlamp lens

Pass 16 Aug 2007 76,990 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 63,111 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 63,111 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear shocks wet/weeping. Slight weep from steering rack union. Slight weep from o/s/r of cyinderhead. Slight weep from selector shaft seal. N/s/f fog light glass smashed. Rear number plate loose on n/s corner.

Pass 27 Sep 2005 46,973 miles

rear number plate starting to seperate.

Fail 23 Sep 2005 46,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Rear number plate starting to seperate. Clamp between centre and rear exhaust boxes very rusty. breather check valve needs securing down. Clip for coolant pipe next to live battery lead broken. N/s/f tyre down to 3mm o/s 3.5mm and coolant level low.

Sid display not in full. Drivers seat base cover hanging off frame. Cover missing over drivers interior door handle screw. Some samll chips on windscreen. AC expaintion valve hitting air intake pipe. Boot badge loosing colour.

Fail 23 Sep 2005 46,973 miles

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

rear number plate starting to seprate

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 MXZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 MXZ, 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 MXZ registered?

WJ02 MXZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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