MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,185 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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ENGINE OIL NOT REGISTERING ON DIPSTICK AT ALL! Had to top up before test - 1.5 litres oil. Has bad engine oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
out of shape n/s rear tyre worn to 2-3mm tread depth in places
rear exhaust section deteriorating
ENGINE OIL NOT REGISTERING ON DIPSTICK AT ALL! Had to top up before test - 1.5 litres oil. Has bad engine oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
out of shape n/s rear tyre worn to 2-3mm tread depth in places
rear exhaust section deteriorating
Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
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 OWX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 OWX, 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 OWX registered?
FB02 OWX is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 April 2002.
Is FB02 OWX safe to buy?
The MOT history for FB02 OWX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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