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WV02 EGY

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

217,524 mi
Last recorded217,524 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 EGY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2017 217,524 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 217,524 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 214,211 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES ON THE LEGAL LIMIT

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

handbrake efficencey low requires repairing or adjusting

Pass 8 Jun 2015 211,550 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 Jun 2014 206,590 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2013 203,537 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 195,738 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 190,156 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 186,291 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 186,291 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 171,973 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 153,523 miles

centre to rear exhaust clamp corroded

n/s/f fog lamp lens broken/missing

stone chip in o/s headlamp but aim pattern ok

Fail 12 May 2008 153,518 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear tyres devoid of tread on inner edges due to tyre design

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

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

Rear brake discs poor condition (corroded)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre to rear exhaust clamp corroded

n/s/f fog lamp lens broken/missing

stone chip in o/s headlamp but aim pattern ok

o/s/r brake low effort

Pass 30 Apr 2007 131,047 miles

All tyres wearing on inner edges

Centre to rear exhaust clamp corroding

Rear brake discs corroding

Signs of o/s/r tyre rubbing on fuel filler neck , but ok at time of test

front & rear no plates starting to discolour

Pass 3 Apr 2006 104,654 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 104,654 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

N/S/R tyre worn VERY low inner edge

O/S/R tyre low inner edge

Oil on gearbox

Rear brake discs corroding

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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WV02 EGY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WV02 EGY, 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 EGY registered?

WV02 EGY is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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