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WJ02 VHR

2002 Saab 9-3 Aero

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,044 mi
Last recorded62,044 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2008
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-3 Aero72,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 VHR
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2008 62,044 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall deep cut.

Pass 26 Nov 2007 54,388 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 54,381 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 46,077 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2005 42,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero?

Based on 678 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
5,966
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
position lamp(s) not working 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 10
coil spring broken 8
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WJ02 VHR is a 2002 Saab 9-3 Aero in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 72,188 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Aero fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ02 VHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJ02 VHR registered?

WJ02 VHR is a 2002 Saab 9-3 Aero, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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