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EN02 HBY

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

122,506 mi
Last recorded122,506 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN02 HBY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Jul 2024 122,506 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front ball joint race insecure

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 102,981 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

bulkhead, inner arches, rear chassis legs, n/s sill corroded.

full sill covers fitted

gearbox faulty.

rear axle bushes worn

steering rack damp

Fail 8 Jun 2023 102,976 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust in very poor condition (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear axle pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

bulkhead, inner arches, rear chassis legs, n/s sill corroded.

full sill covers fitted

rear axle bushes worn

steering rack damp

Pass 27 Jun 2022 96,532 miles

Advanced stages of corrosion taking place to underside to most metals inc front & rear suspension components

Nearside Front brake pipe corroding (at join to flexi)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN SMOOTH ON INNER SHOULDER

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear tyre outer wall slight damage

power steering pipe damp & steering rack damp/contaminated

rear brake discs corroding at edges

rear brake ferrules corroding (all)

slight oil leak

slight play in upper steering column bush

Pass 7 Sep 2020 95,500 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 93,925 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2018 92,641 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Sep 2018 92,638 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 90,468 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 88,699 miles

Offside Front bulk head is corroded

o/s outer sill repaired and under sealed

plastic covers are fitted to outer sills

steering rack gaiter is oiley

Fail 1 Sep 2016 88,682 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective safety catch is seized up does not work as it should (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering on outer sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre is worn and is perished

Offside Front bulk head is corroded

Offside Rear tyre wall is perished

plastic covers are fitted to outer sills

steering rack gaiter is oiley

Pass 13 Aug 2015 87,765 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 12 Aug 2014 85,553 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise engine component has bearing noise

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 11 Aug 2014 85,539 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise engine component has bearing noise

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 82,703 miles

advise steering rack damp (OIL)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 82,570 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering rack damp with oil

Pass 20 Aug 2012 79,308 miles

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

air bag light on

Pass 17 Aug 2011 75,786 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 75,786 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 May 2010 68,888 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2010 68,888 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2009 63,315 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 63,301 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 May 2008 54,806 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 50,402 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 43,323 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 43,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

O/S/F tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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EN02 HBY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 EN02 HBY, 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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EN02 HBY is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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