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WV02 KHF

2002 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

112,432 mi
Last recorded112,432 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 KHF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 112,432 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2014 112,427 miles

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

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 110,122 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s front and both rear tyres wearing slightly low on edges

Fail 9 Jan 2014 110,108 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Coolant leak

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

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

all brake discs rusty

n/s rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 1 May 2013 99,950 miles

rear discs rusty

Fail 1 May 2013 99,950 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear discs rusty

Fail 30 Mar 2012 90,929 miles

NOTE BULKHEAD FLEXING ON SHAKE TEST NO VISABLE DAMAGE

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres out of shape and cracked/perished inner edges

feul filler pipe clamp corroded (lower at tank)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 90,929 miles

NOTE BULKHEAD FLEXING ON SHAKE TEST NO VISABLE DAMAGE

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres out of shape and cracked/perished inner edges

feul filler pipe clamp corroded (lower at tank)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 81,548 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 71,653 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 61,901 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 53,406 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 43,590 miles

both front tyres low on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2006 33,663 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 KHF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KHF, 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 KHF registered?

WV02 KHF is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 July 2002.

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