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WJ02 MYB

2002 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1885cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,835 mi
Last recorded110,835 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 MYB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,885cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 110,835 miles

Cracks in offside front tyre

Engine management light on

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

Fail 13 May 2014 110,834 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Cracks in offside front tyre

Engine management light on

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2013 102,085 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 102,085 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2012 95,298 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 95,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 30 Mar 2011 90,358 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 90,358 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt adjustment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 81,857 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 69,287 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 55,214 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 48,024 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 48,024 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2006 30,622 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 30,622 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)

both rear tyres feathered on inner edge and general cracks on tyre surface

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 MYB is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,885cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 MYB, 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 MYB registered?

WJ02 MYB is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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