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WX51 OSY

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

80,735 mi
Last recorded80,735 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 OSY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 80,735 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 79,631 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2024 79,545 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 79,219 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 78,321 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 78,308 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 78,296 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 78,105 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 77,808 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 75,823 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 75,129 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 73,347 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 70,727 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 69,431 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 68,351 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 66,549 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 64,759 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 61,773 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Dec 2008 59,059 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 56,257 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 52,061 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2007 52,036 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2006 47,813 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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WX51 OSY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 WX51 OSY, 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 WX51 OSY registered?

WX51 OSY is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 January 2002.

Is WX51 OSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX51 OSY shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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