MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,531 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
n/s/f sidelight dim
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine management light on
n/s/f sidelight dim
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate cracked
offside front fog lamp lens damaged
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
osr/nsr brake discs corroded
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear number plate starting to delaminate
Fuel tank filler hose clip rusty
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear number plate deteriating
Rear tyres worn on edges
Sill covers fitted
Under tray fitted at front
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel tank filler hose clip rusty
Offside rear brake hose ferrule rusty
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear number plate deteriating
Rear tyres worn on edges
Sill covers fitted
Under tray fitted at front
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
engine covers fitted
plastic sill covers fitted
under tray fitted
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear tyres losing shape .
sill covers fitted . †engine under tray fitted .
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
engine shields fitted
plastic sill covers fitted
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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AV02 JXC is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 AV02 JXC, 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 AV02 JXC registered?
AV02 JXC is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 March 2002.
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