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AO02 UOP

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

121,515 mi
Last recorded121,515 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 UOP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 121,515 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre badly perished on sidewalls

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 121,511 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre badly perished on sidewalls

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 116,850 miles

Oil leak ()

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

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

both front tyres perished on side walls

Fail 24 Oct 2016 116,850 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end cap (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Oil leak ()

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

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

both front tyres perished on side walls

Pass 19 Oct 2015 114,113 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 110,094 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 110,094 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 96,704 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

n/s/r tyre wall deriorating,also cut in wall

Fail 31 May 2013 96,704 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r tyre wall deriorating,also cut in wall

Fail 25 May 2012 84,174 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2012 84,174 miles

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2011 78,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust only just passed test

Fail 4 May 2010 71,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2010 71,073 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 66,045 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 66,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 May 2008 62,101 miles

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 May 2008 62,101 miles

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 May 2007 53,566 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 45,677 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 45,677 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 UOP is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UOP, 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 UOP is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 July 2002.

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