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AO51 PBV

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,278 mi
Last recorded93,278 miles
Recorded on19 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO51 PBV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2012 93,278 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 82,502 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 82,502 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 76,758 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 68,252 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 59,436 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 52,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rear brake imbalance high (24%)

Pass 15 May 2007 52,227 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 imbalance high (24%)

Pass 12 May 2006 42,796 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 34,652 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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AO51 PBV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AO51 PBV, 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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AO51 PBV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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