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WJ02 SVG

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

121,839 mi
Last recorded121,839 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 121,839 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 121,837 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 121,253 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake return spring missing

corrosion to both front shockers

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 19 Apr 2016 121,238 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 121,236 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 120,570 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 119,227 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 19 Apr 2013 118,951 miles

Centre Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

exhaust bracket deteriorated

exhaust mount broke

fuel filter corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 118,417 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2011 117,067 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Mar 2011 117,067 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2009 115,177 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 106,135 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 101,564 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 84,873 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 65,284 miles

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 SVG 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 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SVG, 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 SVG registered?

WJ02 SVG is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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The MOT history for WJ02 SVG shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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