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AV02 OFG

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,495 mi
Last recorded103,495 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 OFG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2013 103,495 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 103,494 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front tyre underinflated

Pass 20 Dec 2012 97,060 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

engine oil leak

front number plate sightly damaged

n/s/r tyre becoming out of shape

o/s/r tyre becoming out of shape

Pass 21 Sep 2011 92,987 miles

front discs lipped

front number plate damaged

front tyres worn on edges

rear exhuast clamp corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2011 92,987 miles

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

front discs lipped

front number plate damaged

front tyres worn on edges

rear exhuast clamp corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2010 87,588 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 62,933 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 55,741 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 53,984 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 53,984 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 46,789 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 37,223 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 OFG is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OFG, 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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AV02 OFG is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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