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AO02 UNP

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

235,819 mi
Last recorded235,819 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 UNP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 235,819 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 226,207 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 225,049 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 195,746 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 166,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 166,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 136,593 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 136,384 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2012 107,831 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2012 107,831 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 96,421 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 85,172 miles

Flange clamp securing rear silencer to centre exhaust section is very rusty.

Nearside rear brake disc has surface corrosion / pitting.

Offside headlamp glass is damaged.

Offside rear tyre is worn unevenly at inner shoulder.

Rear foot brake is a little out of balance - (nearside is lazy)

Windscreen has several small stone chips.

Pass 14 Apr 2009 73,314 miles

Both front tyres are very worn at inner shoulders.

Nearside rear tyre inner shoulder is very worn and out of shape.

Offside headlamp lens is damaged.

Offside rear brake has a rotational pulsation - suspect warped disc.

Windscreen has numerous small stone chips.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 60,787 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 47,428 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 39,314 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 UNP is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AO02 UNP, 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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AO02 UNP is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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