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AF02 LNO

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,846 mi
Last recorded69,846 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 69,846 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 69,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 68,919 miles

Corrosion to rear subframe/ suspension components

Damage to windscreen not affecting drivers view offside upper

EML Illuminated

Pass 2 Apr 2021 65,037 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 64,325 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2016 60,959 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 57,620 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2015 57,620 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 55,851 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front wiper blades split on ends but adequately clears screen

Fail 2 Dec 2014 55,851 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front wiper blades split on ends but adequately clears screen

Pass 5 Dec 2013 53,628 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded-not yet blowing

Fail 4 Dec 2013 53,628 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust back box corroded-not yet blowing

Pass 28 Nov 2012 50,300 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 45,137 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 40,747 miles

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

Rear exhust clamp poor condition

Pass 12 Nov 2009 36,283 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 32,774 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 26,227 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 LNO is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LNO, 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 LNO registered?

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

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