MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,685 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine bay/under/cill covers fitted
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch area (2.4.A.3)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
engine bay/under/cill covers fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush track control arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
engine/under covers fitted
wind screen damaged but drivers view ok
wipers poor
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded s/ab top mount area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded s/ab top mount area (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush track control arm outer bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch and chassis areas (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (2.4.A.3)
engine/under covers fitted
wind screen damaged but drivers view ok
wipers poor
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear exhaust box clamp corroding
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
os front tyre wearing inner edge
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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WK02 XBJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 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 XBJ, 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 XBJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 July 2002.
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