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AIG 8887

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,266 mi
Last recorded83,266 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAIG 8887
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 83,266 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 79,946 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

splits in inner sidewall of offside front tyre

Fail 5 Aug 2015 79,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

splits in inner sidewall of offside front tyre

Pass 21 Aug 2014 76,109 miles

Oil leak

middle to rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

offside rear tyre low inner edge and out of shape

Fail 21 Aug 2014 76,109 miles

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

Oil leak

offside rear tyre low inner edge and out of shape

Pass 30 Aug 2013 71,604 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2012 66,758 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 66,758 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 66,043 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 20 Oct 2010 59,609 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit and bald on both edges

offside front tyre bald on the inner edge

Pass 20 Oct 2009 53,326 miles

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

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

Offside headlamp glass cracked/damaged

Oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2008 45,980 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 45,980 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 38,298 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 29,051 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 29,046 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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AIG 8887 is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AIG 8887, 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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AIG 8887 is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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