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WV02 KFL

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,462 mi
Last recorded130,462 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 KFL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2022 130,462 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged abs ring (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 17 Aug 2021 122,765 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2020 116,318 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2020 116,318 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 110,503 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Aug 2019 110,503 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 103,275 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 96,704 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 96,704 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)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 89,282 miles

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)

center exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2016 89,281 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

center exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2015 88,969 miles

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

nearside front bottom arm close to subframe

Fail 10 Mar 2015 88,969 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

nearside front bottom arm close to subframe

Pass 11 Mar 2014 88,003 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 88,003 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 86,224 miles

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 18 Jan 2012 86,211 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2011 76,420 miles

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

Rear brake discs pitted/corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2009 66,457 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 66,457 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 51,319 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 46,245 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 39,642 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 39,642 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 32,457 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 KFL is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KFL, 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 KFL registered?

WV02 KFL is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 April 2002.

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