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WJ02 TWZ

2002 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,988 mi
Last recorded116,988 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 TWZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 116,988 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 116,820 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.mm (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust seal join t at rear

Pass 15 Mar 2021 114,920 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2021 114,920 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe sealed (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2020 109,641 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 106,802 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 106,802 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fill bottle (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2018 103,699 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2018 103,699 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fill bottle (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working fit bulb (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 96,888 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 96,888 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high reset to hight (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 93,191 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs pitted all lack of use (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 May 2014 90,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 May 2014 90,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 88,206 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 88,206 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 82,472 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2012 82,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2012 82,392 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 70,902 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 62,126 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 55,608 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 47,873 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 42,260 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 35,090 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2006 35,090 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2005 24,040 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 TWZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TWZ, 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 TWZ registered?

WJ02 TWZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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