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WV02 EGU

2002 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

123,873 mi
Last recorded123,873 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 EGU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2016 123,873 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 117,644 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 106,630 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 98,828 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 91,716 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear exhaust joint clamp corroded.

Pass 12 Apr 2011 82,643 miles

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Apr 2011 82,643 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 74,480 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 66,746 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 59,399 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 47,671 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 39,470 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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WV02 EGU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 WV02 EGU, 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 EGU registered?

WV02 EGU is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 April 2002.

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The MOT history for WV02 EGU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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