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AV02 OFA

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

86,344 mi
Last recorded86,344 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 OFA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2016 86,344 miles

Nearside Rear slight brake bind

Pass 12 Oct 2015 77,234 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 77,234 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 68,138 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 57,701 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 29 Aug 2013 57,696 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 50,187 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 42,529 miles

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

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 34,277 miles

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

Nearside door mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 22,621 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 14,324 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 13,351 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 11,485 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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AV02 OFA is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 AV02 OFA, 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 OFA registered?

AV02 OFA is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2002.

Is AV02 OFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV02 OFA 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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