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WV02 CMZ

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

127,709 mi
Last recorded127,709 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 CMZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 127,709 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 127,709 miles

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

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

Handbrake high

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking tread area

Pass 23 Sep 2015 120,677 miles

Near side front tyre worn edge close to canvas

Fail 21 Sep 2015 120,677 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Front (8.2.3)

Near side front tyre worn edge close to canvas

Pass 25 Sep 2014 110,051 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 110,051 miles

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

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 102,976 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 99,467 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 17 Sep 2012 99,454 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 91,422 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 90,197 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 88,816 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 88,784 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 83,022 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 83,022 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 71,940 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 71,940 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 45,000 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 36,358 miles

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

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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WV02 CMZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WV02 CMZ, 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 WV02 CMZ registered?

WV02 CMZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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