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WK02 TKZ

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

131,852 mi
Last recorded131,852 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 TKZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2019 131,852 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 131,852 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 122,485 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 122,235 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 108,486 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front suspension mounts corroding

Fail 12 Apr 2017 108,466 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front suspension mounts corroding

Pass 14 Apr 2016 98,192 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front indicator damaged

offside rear indicator damaged

Pass 11 May 2015 85,325 miles

front suspention struts corroding

Pass 12 Apr 2014 76,030 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 73,428 miles

front shock absorbers undersealed

Pass 5 Apr 2012 70,124 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 70,124 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 67,230 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Fail 1 Mar 2011 67,230 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 26 Feb 2010 63,943 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 58,559 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 51,596 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 44,261 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 36,433 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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WK02 TKZ 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 73.7%.

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 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 WK02 TKZ, 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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WK02 TKZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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