MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
233,094 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
high hand brake travel
rear exhaust heat shield broken
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust clamp corroded
nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but no cords exposed
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged but no cords exposed
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FB02 MVV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 FB02 MVV, 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 FB02 MVV registered?
FB02 MVV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2002.
Is FB02 MVV safe to buy?
The MOT history for FB02 MVV shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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