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WK02 UZX

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,996 mi
Last recorded106,996 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 106,996 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

suspension and brake parts are slightly corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2019 106,474 miles

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

Offside Rear inner wheel arch holed not affecting suspension

Pass 14 Sep 2018 106,189 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 105,923 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake imbalance close to limit

Pass 5 Aug 2016 104,231 miles

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 1 Aug 2016 104,231 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 27 Aug 2015 95,174 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

plastic over sills fitted

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 26 Aug 2014 85,660 miles

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

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

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2013 75,649 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

plastic over sills fitted

rear exhaust deteriating

Fail 30 Aug 2013 75,649 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

plastic over sills fitted

rear exhaust deteriating

Pass 31 Aug 2012 66,271 miles

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

Plastic over sills fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2011 58,240 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

plastic over sills fitted

Fail 1 Sep 2011 58,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2010 51,290 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r & o/s/r brake disc's pitting

plastic over sills fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2010 51,290 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r & o/s/r brake disc's pitting

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 28 Aug 2009 44,495 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

plastic over sills fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2009 44,495 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracks in tread

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 27 Aug 2008 39,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2007 33,550 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 26,385 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 26,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 UZX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WK02 UZX, 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 WK02 UZX registered?

WK02 UZX is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 April 2002.

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