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WJ02 TXL

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,083 mi
Last recorded129,083 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 TXL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 129,083 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 129,083 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 113,197 miles

n/s/f belt receiver cover damaged

n/s/r tyre very close to limit

o/s/f tyre valve starting to crack

oil weep from steering rack

rear brakes imbalanced 30%

tail box has a minor leak gasses

Fail 17 Feb 2016 113,163 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/f belt receiver cover damaged

n/s/r tyre very close to limit

o/s/f tyre valve starting to crack

oil weep from steering rack

rear brakes imbalanced 30%

tail box has a minor leak gasses

Pass 18 Feb 2015 100,938 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2015 100,937 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jan 2014 91,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 91,412 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 79,863 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 70,113 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 70,112 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 60,819 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front 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 Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 54,760 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 54,758 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2009 49,278 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 40,818 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 38,571 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2005 34,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2005 34,776 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 TXL is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 TXL, 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 TXL registered?

WJ02 TXL is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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