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A1 JNM

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,870 mi
Last recorded136,870 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 JNM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 136,870 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2016 136,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2016 136,051 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 132,125 miles

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush OFFSIDE NEARSIDE (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT CORRODED (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2014 127,377 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 127,377 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 119,747 miles

exhaust shied loose

front struts,rear flexi hose ferrules,n/s/f under wing and rear exhaust all corroding

rack mounts some movement

Fail 19 Jul 2013 119,742 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

exhaust shied loose

front struts,rear flexi hose ferrules,n/s/f under wing and rear exhaust all corroding

n/s/r tyre inner wall split

rack mounts some movement

Pass 7 Jul 2012 108,102 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust very corroded

front struts corroding

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges

rack mounts have quite a lot of movement

Pass 25 Jul 2011 95,588 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 95,063 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre inner tread low and cut

rack mounts quite a lot of wear

Pass 2 Aug 2010 83,679 miles

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

Centre exhaust shield broken

O/S diff drive shaft seal leaking

Pass 14 Aug 2009 76,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 72,429 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 61,962 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 55,666 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 55,243 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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A1 JNM is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 A1 JNM, 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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A1 JNM is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 February 2002.

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