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AO02 UNR

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,911 mi
Last recorded96,911 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 UNR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 96,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 May 2015 93,500 miles

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

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2014 86,205 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 80,704 miles

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge +cracks in tread

rear silencer corroded

Pass 16 May 2012 75,565 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and is cracked and spliting

Fail 16 May 2012 75,565 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and is cracked and spliting

Fail 25 May 2011 69,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn thin

hand brake near end of travel

Pass 25 May 2011 69,620 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn thin

hand brake near end of travel

Pass 26 May 2010 60,888 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to distort and is low on tread.

o/s/r tyre starting to distort and is low on tread.

Pass 5 May 2009 50,275 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 42,284 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 35,066 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 29,183 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 UNR is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UNR, 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 UNR registered?

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

Is AO02 UNR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO02 UNR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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