MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,874 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
EML light stays on
Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
fuel tank hoses corroded
oil leaks visible
Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush N/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)
Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Steering damper leaking oil Steering rack (2.2.C.1f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
EML light stays on
Fuel tank hose clips are corroded
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Oil leak ()
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)
ENGINE LIGHT ON
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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166X897 is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 166X897, 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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166X897 is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 2002.
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