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AV02 JXC

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

137,531 mi
Last recorded137,531 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 JXC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 137,531 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 137,514 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 132,239 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 123,673 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 110,898 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 110,878 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 97,382 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 97,379 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 84,070 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 84,068 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 69,887 miles

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

engine covers fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2007 58,868 miles

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

rear tyres losing shape .

sill covers fitted . †engine under tray fitted .

Pass 27 Jan 2006 42,655 miles

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?

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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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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