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C134 MFC

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,430 mi
Last recorded78,430 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC134 MFC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 78,430 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 78,420 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 74,502 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 74,378 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 73,690 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 73,535 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 73,204 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 72,895 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 72,267 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 71,742 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 70,325 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 69,000 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 64,927 miles

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2013 60,341 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 60,341 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 May 2012 56,734 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 May 2011 51,866 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 48,002 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 47,826 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

front and rear tyres are diffrent sizes

near side front tyre cut on outer side wall no plys or cords showing

Pass 5 May 2009 43,048 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 38,529 miles

Both front tyres have cracks developing in inner sidewalls

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Diffrent speed rating tyres fitted on rear axle

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 May 2007 34,126 miles

see advisory note: 373434447197

Fail 24 May 2007 34,126 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 27 May 2006 29,455 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2006 29,401 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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C134 MFC is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 C134 MFC, 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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C134 MFC is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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