MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,737 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning reduced number of led's working. (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked on nearside. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front backplate corroded.
Offside Rear backplate severely corroded
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning reduced number of led's working. (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked on nearside. (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front backplate corroded.
Offside Rear backplate severely corroded
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
windscreen cracked outside sweep of wipers
Front number plate damged
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside screen damaged
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front tyre warn on outer edge
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside arch x2 (2.4.A.3)
Rear exhaust in poor condition
sill covers fitted
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front number plate damged
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside screen damaged
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front tyre warn on outer edge
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside arch x2 (2.4.A.3)
Rear exhaust in poor condition
sill covers fitted
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside arch (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front no plate damaged
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
Nearside screen damaged
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front tyreouter edge warn
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inside arch x2 (2.4.A.3)
Rear exhaust in poor condition
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front shock absorbers corroded
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded holed in wheel arch area (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both front shock absorbers corroded
centre section of exhaust corroded
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged
o/s/r chasis/tow eye pulling away from floor
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
high level brake light not working
n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damaged
o/s/r chasis/tow eye pulling away from floor
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
rear silencer corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Outer Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
ALL BRAKE DISCS CORRODING
O/S/F FLOOR DAMAGED
O/S/F TYRE PERISHING
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FD02 BFX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 FD02 BFX, 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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FD02 BFX is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 May 2002.
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