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WJ02 OSD

2002 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,159 mi
Last recorded114,159 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 OSD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2020 114,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2020 114,159 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 110,947 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 110,947 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2018 107,528 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2018 107,528 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 103,294 miles

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

engine light on

no reverse lights

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2017 103,294 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Oil leak ()

both front tyres wearing on inside edges

engine light on

no reverse lights

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2016 99,158 miles

EML is on

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2016 99,158 miles

EML is on

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 92,846 miles

EML light show malfunction

Exhaust rear box rusty

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 85,766 miles

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

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

engine management light staying on.

Fail 23 Jul 2014 85,766 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

engine management light staying on.

Pass 13 Jun 2013 78,039 miles

both front tyres worn inner edges.

engine management light staying on.

Pass 11 Jun 2012 72,849 miles

engine management light on dash staying on.

exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Fail 11 Jun 2012 72,849 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

engine management light on dash staying on.

exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Pass 24 Jun 2011 67,198 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 67,196 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 55,225 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 45,666 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 40,490 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 39,365 miles

n/s/f o/s/f tyres showing signs of wear on edges

signs of corrosion to all brake discs

signs of corrosion to exhaust

Pass 23 Feb 2006 378,798 miles

Exhaust system rusty and baffels in rear box becoming loose. O/S/R shock wet. front tyres wearing on edges and both n/s tyres down to 2.5mm

Rear spoiler loose on both corners. Boot struts weeping. Fraying on drivers seat belt. Slight weep from N/S/F corner of cyinder head. Slight weep from steering rack union.

Fail 23 Feb 2006 378,798 miles

Exhaust system rusty and baffels in rear box becoming loose. O/S/R shock wet. front tyres wearing on edges and both n/s tyres down to 2.5mm

Offside Rear Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Rear spoiler loose on both corners. Boot struts weeping. Fraying on drivers seat belt. Slight weep from N/S/F corner of cyinder head. Slight weep from steering rack union.

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 OSD is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 OSD, 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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WJ02 OSD is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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