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WK02 VAF

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

100,675 mi
Last recorded100,675 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 VAF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 100,675 miles

GENERAL UNDER BODY AND SUSPENSION CORROSION

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

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))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 97,471 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Body has slight corrosion suspension assambley corroded (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 92,852 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 92,852 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 89,183 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 82,798 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 76,546 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 72,333 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 69,032 miles

n/s rear tyre cracking slightly

Pass 16 Mar 2010 64,877 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Mar 2009 58,922 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 50,123 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 41,530 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 33,759 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 VAF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VAF, 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 VAF registered?

WK02 VAF is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is WK02 VAF safe to buy?

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