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WK51 GLY

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,812 mi
Last recorded90,812 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 GLY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 90,812 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 89,171 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 86,558 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 86,556 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 82,787 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 82,787 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2022 81,056 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 77,770 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2020 73,483 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 71,571 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 69,007 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2018 69,007 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 65,261 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 61,903 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 59,407 miles

damage to osr & nsr tyres(inner sidewall)

spilt on nsr tyre (cord not showing)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 56,588 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 56,587 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 53,377 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 50,538 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 48,278 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 48,277 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 45,920 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 45,918 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 44,453 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 41,952 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 39,467 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 36,824 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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WK51 GLY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WK51 GLY, 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 WK51 GLY registered?

WK51 GLY is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is WK51 GLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK51 GLY shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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