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WV02 KFU

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

104,678 mi
Last recorded104,678 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2026 104,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis/ bulkhead area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear axle corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine malfunction light on

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 17 Jun 2025 103,794 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion to front suspension

Pass 12 Jun 2024 102,806 miles

front suspension corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2024 102,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

front suspension corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2023 101,431 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 101,431 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 100,099 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

corrosion to front and rear suspension

Pass 18 Jan 2021 96,311 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 92,743 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 90,397 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2017 88,168 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 86,025 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 84,391 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)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 81,101 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 81,101 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 77,279 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 72,912 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 72,910 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 66,483 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 54,683 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Fail 15 Jun 2009 54,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre worn on both edges

Pass 22 Apr 2008 49,575 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 49,575 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2007 40,138 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 32,194 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 KFU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 KFU, 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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WV02 KFU is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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