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464 KV

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,651 mi
Last recorded100,651 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration464 KV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2021 100,651 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 98,511 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 97,126 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2019 97,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 93,902 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower brake caliper sleeve missing but secure

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside parking brake lazy

front exhaust , n/s/f under wing guard and n/s/f sub frame all damaged

mil light on

o/s/f inner wing corroding

rear exhaust very corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2018 93,823 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/f inner wing corroding

rear exhaust very corroded

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower brake caliper sleeve missing but secure

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside parking brake lazy

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust , n/s/f under wing guard and n/s/f sub frame all damaged

mil light on

Pass 28 Dec 2017 90,113 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 86,518 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 82,776 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 68,251 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 68,251 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 73,346 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 73,346 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 67,502 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Drivers side rear tyre rubbing on the fuel filler neck, filler neck insecure screw broken off in chassis.

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 57,728 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 50,860 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 50,790 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2009 44,707 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 40,142 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 36,186 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 14 Dec 2007 36,152 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 6 Mar 2006 26,724 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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464 KV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 464 KV, 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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464 KV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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