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AF02 LSD

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,978 mi
Last recorded117,978 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 LSD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2020 117,978 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 19 May 2020 117,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust box corroded but not leaking

Pass 15 Apr 2019 100,604 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 85,777 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 85,777 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 31 Mar 2017 72,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2017 72,251 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 57,773 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 57,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded rear end of main brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 44,161 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 36,731 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 36,540 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 35,911 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 33,949 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 31,724 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 31,724 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 29,670 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 28,602 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 24,305 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 22,253 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AF02 LSD is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LSD, 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 LSD is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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