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AO02 NYY

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,816 mi
Last recorded155,816 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 NYY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 155,816 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 155,816 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 147,273 miles

FRONT REGISTRATION PLATE SLIGHTLY DAMAGED AND FADED

FRONT SUSPENSION COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

REAR EXHAUST CORRODED

REAR NEARSIDE TYRE AS A CUT IN OUTER SIDE WALL

Fail 13 Jul 2013 146,877 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S Rear tyre cut on outside wall

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2012 142,839 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

FRONT TO REAR BRAKE PIPE GREASED AT TIME OF RETEST.

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

REAR NUMBERPLATE FADED

Fail 23 Jun 2012 142,837 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

REAR BRAKE DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

REAR NUMBERPLATE FADED

Pass 30 Jun 2011 132,728 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Jul 2010 119,210 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

FRONT NEARSIDE TYRE CRACKING AND CUTS IN SIDE WALL.

HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCES JUST WITHIN MOT LIMITS

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 119,210 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

FRONT NEARSIDE TYRE CRACKING AND CUTS IN SIDE WALL.

HANDBRAKE PERFORMANCES JUST WITHIN MOT LIMITS

Pass 4 Jul 2009 108,762 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 97,310 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jun 2007 87,399 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 86,928 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Jul 2006 77,278 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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AO02 NYY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 AO02 NYY, 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 AO02 NYY registered?

AO02 NYY is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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