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WV02 KFX

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,218 mi
Last recorded97,218 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 97,218 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 8 Jan 2018 97,218 miles

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

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

Engine management light on

Pass 6 Jan 2017 95,182 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

UNDERSIDE CORRODED

Pass 25 Nov 2015 92,510 miles

Advise movement in both front lower arm bushes.

Advise movement in steering rack mountings points and bulkhead area.

Advise rear exhaust box corroded, outer skin peeling away and clamp corroded/broken away.

Pass 6 Nov 2014 89,369 miles

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Fail 28 Oct 2014 89,361 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 16 May 2014 86,615 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 86,615 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 83,416 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly stepped on inner edge

offside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2012 76,200 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 69,376 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 68,604 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 63,278 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 58,444 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 53,712 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 44,794 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 37,445 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 37,386 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 KFX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WV02 KFX registered?

WV02 KFX is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is WV02 KFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV02 KFX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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