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C18 THM

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,217 mi
Last recorded61,217 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 THM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 61,217 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 60,395 miles

N/S/R tyre has uneven wear

O/S/F inner driveshaft gaitor insecure

Pass 3 Jul 2014 58,194 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 58,194 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 56,379 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 56,379 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

off side front tyre bold on edgers

Pass 3 Jul 2012 49,519 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 49,503 miles

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

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 41,147 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 35,402 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside inner cv boot has slight leak of grease

Pass 25 Jun 2009 31,968 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 27,732 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 23,721 miles

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 28 Jun 2006 20,518 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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C18 THM is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 C18 THM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C18 THM registered?

C18 THM is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 June 2002.

Is C18 THM safe to buy?

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