MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,506 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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
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
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
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))
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (2.4.A.3)
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
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
Coolant leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
advise engine component has bearing noise
rear exhaust box corroded
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
advise steering rack damp (OIL)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
steering rack damp with oil
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
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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)
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)
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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?
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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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