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AD51 PHN

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,002 mi
Last recorded151,002 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD51 PHN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2013 151,002 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 142,932 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 130,263 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 130,263 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

rear discs badly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2010 112,675 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 112,583 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 98,104 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 97,965 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 85,770 miles

all 4 wheels out of shape

front brke pads worn thin

n/s/r brake hos ferule corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2007 69,815 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 53,717 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)

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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AD51 PHN is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 AD51 PHN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AD51 PHN?

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What year was AD51 PHN registered?

AD51 PHN is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is AD51 PHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD51 PHN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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