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A18 NPH

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,995 mi
Last recorded98,995 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 NPH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 98,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both sides rear tyres perishing and worn on inner edges

offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

rear brake disc's slightly pitted

Fail 23 May 2012 98,994 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both sides rear tyres perishing and worn on inner edges

offside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

rear brake disc's slightly pitted

Pass 13 Jun 2011 92,406 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Jun 2010 86,163 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

engine management light on

rear brake discs pitted across contact faces

rear wiper blade split

Fail 17 Jun 2010 86,163 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

engine management light on

rear brake discs pitted across contact faces

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Jun 2009 78,139 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 67,434 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 67,432 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 56,470 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 44,562 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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A18 NPH is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 A18 NPH, 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 A18 NPH registered?

A18 NPH is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 2002.

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