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WK02 VAD

2002 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,041 mi
Last recorded152,041 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 VAD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 152,041 miles

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

slight wear on front brake discs

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 17 Jun 2016 145,353 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 137,896 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 18 Jun 2015 137,896 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 16 Jun 2014 129,539 miles

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

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

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Fail 16 Jun 2014 129,539 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

slight wear on front and rear brake discs

Pass 18 Jun 2013 119,994 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

n.s and o.s rear brake discs corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Jun 2013 119,994 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

rear exhaust box corroded

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

n.s and o.s rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2012 111,332 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

o.s.f strut starting to corrode

o.s.r brake discs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2012 111,332 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

o.s.f strut starting to corrode

o.s.r brake discs corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2011 103,177 miles

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

both front tyres getting low on tread

slight wear on rear brake discs

Pass 28 Jun 2010 95,923 miles

front and rear brake discs starting to wear

Pass 1 Jun 2009 85,832 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 77,724 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 67,292 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 40,028 miles

Upper Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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WK02 VAD is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VAD, 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 VAD registered?

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

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