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WP02 ZNY

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,410 mi
Last recorded145,410 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP02 ZNY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 145,410 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2023 145,410 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 141,999 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear sill rusty

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

Pass 18 Sep 2021 138,752 miles

Nearside Front Inner arch rusty

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

Rear exhaust rusty

Fail 14 Sep 2021 138,752 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner arch rusty

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

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 14 Sep 2020 135,341 miles

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

Rear exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Sep 2019 130,717 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2018 125,648 miles

oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2018 125,648 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2017 126,500 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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)

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 126,500 miles

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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)

Oil leak engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 126,281 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 28 Jun 2016 126,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jun 2015 123,794 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 123,794 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 118,603 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/S/R Tyre wearing low on inner edge, 2mm.

Slight movement in exhaust system, supported ok.

Fail 28 May 2014 118,603 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

O/S/R Tyre wearing low on inner edge, 2mm.

Slight movement in exhaust system, supported ok.

Pass 19 Jun 2013 108,707 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2012 97,937 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 94,816 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 94,815 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

near side rear tyre outer side wall deteriorated.

off side rear tyre outer side wall deteriorated.

Fail 28 Jun 2010 90,916 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 90,916 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 83,649 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm.

rear brake discs slightly corroded.

rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 24 Jun 2008 77,950 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 69,609 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 61,318 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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WP02 ZNY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WP02 ZNY, 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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WP02 ZNY is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2002.

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