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WJ02 WGY

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,883 mi
Last recorded164,883 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 WGY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 164,883 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

n/s/r wheel arch corroded & damaged

under body & sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2011 164,883 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r wheel arch corroded & damaged

under body & sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2010 155,739 miles

rear discs slight pitting & surface corrosion

Fail 24 Mar 2010 155,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear discs slight pitting & surface corrosion

Pass 7 Apr 2009 150,982 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 148,179 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 142,727 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 142,727 miles

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

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

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 31 Mar 2006 125 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 WGY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 WGY, 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 WGY registered?

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

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