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AV02 OHJ

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,629 mi
Last recorded112,629 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 112,629 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running along floor of car to rear, both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack bush deteriorated

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 112,602 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Hazard warning switch inoperative switch missing (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material running along floor of car to rear, both pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front steering rack bush deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2018 102,233 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

parkbrake cable deteriorated

rear axle corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2018 102,232 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s front in-arch (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s front in-arch (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

centre exhaust deteriorated

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

parkbrake cable deteriorated

rear axle corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2017 92,844 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s front in-arch (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust box clamp missing

Fail 4 Jan 2017 92,844 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded n/s floor (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s front in-arch (2.4.A.3)

rear exhaust box clamp missing

Pass 25 Jun 2015 77,751 miles

3 of 7 high level stop light bulbs not working

Nail in offside rear tyre

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Fail 24 Jun 2015 77,750 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

3 of 7 high level stop light bulbs not working

Nail in offside rear tyre

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Pass 23 Jul 2014 68,127 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

rear axle is corroded

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 68,127 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

rear axle is corroded

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

Fail 14 May 2013 54,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all steering and suspension components a corroded

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2013 54,328 miles

sill covers fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all steering and suspension components a corroded

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 43,238 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 40,272 miles

N/S rear brake disc is worn

Pass 28 Nov 2009 36,699 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 32,202 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 28,961 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 25,429 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 OHJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OHJ, 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 OHJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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