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FC02 EJE

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2025
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

108,433 mi
Last recorded108,433 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC02 EJE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 108,433 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded at the fixings (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake discs backing plate excessively corroded both sides

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section deteriorated and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch rust hole exposed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust clamp broken

Fail 26 Apr 2024 108,218 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (Carpet exposed) (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes corroded at the fixings (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake discs backing plate excessively corroded both sides

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi section deteriorated and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch rust hole exposed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust clamp broken

Pass 12 May 2023 103,686 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 103,684 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to brake pipe bursting during test. (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low and very low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low and very low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2022 101,439 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe has some slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 May 2021 100,856 miles

Benefit of doubt given to quality of repair.

Brake pedal has slight travel

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake has slight travel

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 100,853 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor corroded, marked with yellow chalk, repair must be seam welded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pedal has slight travel

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Handbrake has slight travel

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 100,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside front floor slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside front floor slightly corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2020 100,368 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside front floor slightly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside front floor slightly corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2019 99,058 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 97,779 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 31 Jan 2018 97,779 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 96,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush centre (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush centre (2.4.G.2)

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

slight engine oil leak

Pass 23 May 2016 94,985 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 23 May 2016 94,985 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 5 Jun 2015 93,049 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

center exhaust support corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2015 93,049 miles

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

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

center exhaust support corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2014 90,876 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 87,795 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 May 2013 87,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 77,991 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust clamp missing.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 74,609 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 74,609 miles

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 70,634 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 63,921 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 59,296 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 53,548 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 46,955 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 46,955 miles

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

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

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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FC02 EJE is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 FC02 EJE, 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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FC02 EJE is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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