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AF02 LSV

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,875 mi
Last recorded91,875 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 LSV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 91,875 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 90,981 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2018 90,981 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Faulty pump (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 90,277 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2017 90,277 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Binding very slightly

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

Pass 5 Oct 2015 88,871 miles

Rear heatshield slightly loose

Pass 2 Oct 2014 86,282 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 83,665 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 79,901 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 78,376 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 1 Apr 2011 78,376 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 76,749 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 68,666 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 68,666 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 60,597 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 51,404 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 51,404 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 41,398 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 LSV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LSV, 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 LSV registered?

AF02 LSV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is AF02 LSV safe to buy?

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