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WV02 KHJ

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2024
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

136,216 mi
Last recorded136,216 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 KHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2023 136,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system is slightly deteriorated.

Fail 1 Nov 2023 136,209 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system is slightly deteriorated.

Pass 24 Jan 2023 130,808 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

handbrake/rear brakes may need adjustment soon.

middle /rear exhaust is slightly deteriorated but not excessive.

Pass 15 Jan 2022 123,911 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2022 123,908 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 119,117 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 108,571 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Surface Corrosion To Both Inner Wings.

Tow Bar Corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2019 108,570 miles

Exhaust system insecure Clamp Broken. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor Area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both. (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Surface Corrosion To Both Inner Wings.

Tow Bar Corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2018 103,915 miles

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

minor corrosion to nearside rear floor

Pass 17 Jul 2017 99,732 miles

Nearside Rear floor corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn and slightly perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn and slightly perishing (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 93,755 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and slightly wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished and blocking wear to inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2016 93,755 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and slightly wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre perished and blocking wear to inner edge

Pass 23 Jun 2015 84,702 miles

centre exhaust bracket broken

Pass 23 Jun 2014 75,388 miles

centre exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2013 65,371 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 65,277 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 55,453 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Pass 1 Jul 2011 52,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

front disc's pitted

Pass 29 Jun 2010 49,208 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 43,243 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 38,668 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 34,457 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 28,478 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 KHJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KHJ, 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 KHJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 July 2002.

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