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WJ02 YXA

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,264 mi
Last recorded109,264 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 YXA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2021 109,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2021 109,264 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2019 108,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear catylist joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system very rusty

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 106,599 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Fail 2 Jul 2018 106,599 miles

Exhaust system rusty

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 103,266 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 98,979 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 94,939 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Jun 2015 94,939 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 91,814 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 87,186 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 80,204 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 74,064 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 69,331 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 61,605 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 54,935 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 48,477 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 40,107 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2005 34,181 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 YXA is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YXA, 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 YXA registered?

WJ02 YXA is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 July 2002.

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The MOT history for WJ02 YXA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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