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AM02 PYA

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

56,242 mi
Last recorded56,242 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM02 PYA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 56,242 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 50,670 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 41,406 miles

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

OSF tyre 3MM

Pass 19 Mar 2009 41,003 miles

exhaust system corroding

nearside and offside front tyre tread cracking

nearside front brake recording fluctuation on Roller Brake Tester - STRONG ADVICE

nearside front tyre close to limit

nearside rear brake catching slightly

nearside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded - STRONG ADVICE

offside front tyre slightly out of shape

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 19 Mar 2009 41,003 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroding

nearside and offside front tyre tread cracking

nearside front brake recording fluctuation on Roller Brake Tester - STRONG ADVICE

nearside front tyre close to limit

nearside rear brake catching slightly

nearside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded - STRONG ADVICE

offside front tyre slightly out of shape

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 27 Mar 2008 35,881 miles

exhaust system surface corrosion

nearside and offside rear brake discs corroded

slight oil leak from engine

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 20 Mar 2007 30,158 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside and offside rear brake disc corroded

nearside front wiper blade smeary

slight leak from gearbox

Pass 24 Mar 2006 23,791 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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AM02 PYA is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 AM02 PYA, 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 AM02 PYA registered?

AM02 PYA is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 April 2002.

Is AM02 PYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM02 PYA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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