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WK51 JFF

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,121 mi
Last recorded142,121 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK51 JFF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 142,121 miles

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch slight corrosion

Offside Front Inner wheel arch slight corrosion

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch slight corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 137,492 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced fletch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 135,648 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 133,247 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 131,815 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 129,715 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 129,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 126,543 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 126,543 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 117,161 miles

1 bulb in centre stop lamp not working.

Fail 13 Jul 2015 117,161 miles

1 bulb in centre stop lamp not working.

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2014 111,469 miles

Both rear tyres slightly split on inner wall but not to cord.

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust clamp corroded away but system still sealed.

Fail 30 Jun 2014 111,211 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Both rear tyres slightly split on inner wall but not to cord.

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust clamp corroded away but system still sealed.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 102,802 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 94,218 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2012 94,202 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2011 83,768 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 74,233 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 58,809 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 45,603 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 JFF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WK51 JFF, 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 JFF registered?

WK51 JFF is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 January 2002.

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