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FAZ 5136

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,683 mi
Last recorded92,683 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAZ 5136
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 15 Dec 2017 92,683 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2017 83,084 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 64,138 miles

Offside Front brake disc outer face corroding

Pass 19 Dec 2014 58,386 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 53,974 miles

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

o/s inner c.v boot weeping slightly

o/s/f abs wire needs securing

o/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2012 45,400 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 37,512 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 35,134 miles

wipersw starting to smear / exhaust corrosion

Pass 9 Oct 2009 32,785 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 30,175 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure & hanging down

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 27,958 miles

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

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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FAZ 5136 is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FAZ 5136, 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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What year was FAZ 5136 registered?

FAZ 5136 is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 July 2002.

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