MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,489 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front tyres wearing on edges
exhaust rusty
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS
both front tyres wearing on edges
exhaust rusty
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine warning light on dash
nearside front lower suspension arm bush split
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nail in nearside front tyre
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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WJ02 VHL is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 VHL, 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 VHL registered?
WJ02 VHL is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 April 2002.
Is WJ02 VHL safe to buy?
The MOT history for WJ02 VHL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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