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AF02 GHB

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,451 mi
Last recorded101,451 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 GHB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 101,451 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 88,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear, marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear, marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has cracks in sidewall but not exposing structure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to re check aim

Fail 8 Sep 2015 88,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear, marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear, marked yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has cracks in sidewall but not exposing structure

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to re check aim

Pass 30 Aug 2014 81,459 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 81,459 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 72,176 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 72,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 63,972 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 59,828 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 55,965 miles

all tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 12 Dec 2009 52,047 miles

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

all four tyres wearing on their inner edges

engine oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2008 47,364 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 42,287 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 37,476 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 37,476 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AF02 GHB is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AF02 GHB, 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 AF02 GHB registered?

AF02 GHB is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 April 2002.

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