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AV02 OFE

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

87,469 mi
Last recorded87,469 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 OFE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 87,469 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 87,469 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front discs lipped

Pass 1 Mar 2013 81,952 miles

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

exhaust deteriorating

signs of flexing baulkhead near steering rack mountings - further investigation required

wipers could be better

Pass 1 Mar 2012 76,174 miles

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

handbrake could do with adjusting

nearside front tyre at legal limit

slight inbalance of rear brakes

wheel bearing noisee from vehicle

wipers could be better

Pass 9 Feb 2011 66,383 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 59,025 miles

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

handbrake could do with adjusting

Pass 29 Jan 2009 51,662 miles

slight inbalance of rear brakes

Fail 29 Jan 2009 51,662 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight inbalance of rear brakes

Pass 21 Feb 2008 44,878 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 34,540 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 OFE is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 AV02 OFE, 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 OFE registered?

AV02 OFE is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 July 2002.

Is AV02 OFE safe to buy?

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