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WJ02 OSC

2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Beige Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

206,620 mi
Last recorded206,620 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid116,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 OSC
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 206,620 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2026 206,592 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 201,380 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 194,107 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 187,278 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 178,914 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2021 172,199 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 165,131 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 153,926 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Under trays

Fail 18 Mar 2019 153,883 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Under trays

Pass 22 Mar 2018 140,592 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended outer lower bush soft (2.4.F.3)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 140,592 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended outer lower bush soft (2.4.F.3)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 126,331 miles

under guards

Pass 31 Mar 2016 112,947 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2015 98,631 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 90,334 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 83,198 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 78,786 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 73,995 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 69,889 miles

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

Rear no.plate starting to deteriate

Pass 22 Mar 2010 69,889 miles

Rear no.plate starting to deteriate

Pass 17 Mar 2009 60,530 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 53,897 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 45,422 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

n/s/f tyre has a cut to the tread, not in excess or requirements

Pass 22 Mar 2006 37,570 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
Full Saab 9-3 SE Tid reliability report

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WJ02 OSC is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Beige with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 116,724 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ02 OSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WJ02 OSC is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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