MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,505 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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exhaust system in poor condition
under vehicle corroded
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under floor area badly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear section (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
NSF wheel buckled
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear section corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area small hole (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area small hole (5.2.6)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement various front (2.4.G.2)
slight play in rear axle bushes
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area small hole (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor area small hole (5.2.6)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement various front (2.4.G.2)
slight play in rear axle bushes
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch /chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch chassis leg (2.4.A.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
handbrake notchy
rear discs worn
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front anti roll bar link bushes beginning to crack and perish
rear brake discs have surface corrosion
rear exhaust clamp snapped and corroded but not blowing
front anti roll bar link bushes beginning to crack and perish
rear brake discs have surface corrosion
rear exhaust clamp snapped and corroded but not blowing
Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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AF02 LPL is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 AF02 LPL, 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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AF02 LPL is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 April 2002.
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