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WJ02 WHE

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,672 mi
Last recorded144,672 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 144,672 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 144,672 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 132,433 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 120,925 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 120,925 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 109,858 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 103,401 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 103,401 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 103,136 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 97,505 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 8 May 2009 89,445 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 89,445 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 May 2008 83,380 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 83,380 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 80,801 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 80,801 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2006 59,164 miles

front tyres near to limits

o/s/f lower ball joint dust cover split

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 WHE is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WHE, 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 WHE registered?

WJ02 WHE is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 April 2002.

Is WJ02 WHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ02 WHE shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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