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WV02 KHZ

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

105,053 mi
Last recorded105,053 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV02 KHZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2012 105,053 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 99,002 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

steering rack mount flexing at bulkhead

Fail 1 Jul 2011 99,002 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

steering rack mount flexing at bulkhead

Pass 28 Jun 2010 88,568 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 28 Jun 2010 88,568 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2009 77,833 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

RACK DAMP.R BRAKE HOSES FERRULES CORRODED.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS F SUSPENSION/STEERING.F STRUTS CORRODED.F DISCS WORN-BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Pass 30 Jun 2009 77,833 miles

RACK DAMP.R BRAKE HOSES FERRULES CORRODED.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS F SUSPENSION/STEERING.F STRUTS CORRODED.F DISCS WORN-BRAKE BALANCE POOR.

Pass 5 Jun 2008 63,145 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 63,145 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 50,920 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 41,042 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 KHZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KHZ, 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 KHZ registered?

WV02 KHZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2002.

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The MOT history for WV02 KHZ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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