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WV02 KHK

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

109,323 mi
Last recorded109,323 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 109,323 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

both front brake back plates corroded and holed

Pass 28 Feb 2025 106,267 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

both front brake back plates corroded and holed

Pass 4 Mar 2024 104,929 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside windscreen washer weak

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

both front brake back plates corroded and holed

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 20 Feb 2024 104,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside windscreen washer weak

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

both front brake back plates corroded and holed

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2023 103,136 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 101,950 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2022 101,950 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 98,260 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 98,259 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre split on inner wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened heavily corroded and pitted. (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2020 97,987 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 96,644 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 96,588 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 95,347 miles

Front brake pads are slightly crumbly and deteriorated.

Fail 18 Jan 2018 95,332 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe flexible section (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake pads are slightly crumbly and deteriorated.

Pass 6 Jan 2017 93,892 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 92,135 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine management light is on.

Pass 5 Jan 2015 91,083 miles

MIL light on

nearside rear tyre perished to the limit

Pass 10 Dec 2013 90,092 miles

Rear brake pads are worn very near to the limit , suggest attention soon.

Fail 5 Dec 2013 90,077 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Engine management light (MIL ) is on ......

Rear brake pads are worn very near to the limit , suggest attention soon.

Pass 14 Dec 2012 88,927 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 88,927 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

MIL (engine management ) light is on! Suggest code reading (diagnostics.)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 85,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine management light is on.

Pass 1 Dec 2010 79,510 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 73,050 miles

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

front no plate a bit deteriorated

Fail 11 Dec 2009 73,049 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front no plate a bit deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2008 64,809 miles

rear number plate a bit deteriorated advise replacement soon

slight leak of exhaust gases from rear silencer joint

Fail 4 Jul 2007 52,632 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear no. plate slightly faded.

Pass 4 Jul 2007 52,632 miles

rear no. plate slightly faded.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 48,727 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear registration plate delaminating

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 KHK is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 KHK, 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 KHK is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 June 2002.

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