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AF02 JCO

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

141,252 mi
Last recorded141,252 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2013 141,252 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 127,461 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 117,184 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 109,673 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 100,224 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 7 Apr 2008 86,570 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 86,570 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Pass 14 Mar 2007 79,888 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Mar 2006 66,956 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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AF02 JCO is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 JCO, 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 JCO registered?

AF02 JCO is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2002.

Is AF02 JCO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF02 JCO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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