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FE02 FMM

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

174,909 mi
Last recorded174,909 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 FMM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2010 174,909 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 174,909 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 165,010 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 165,010 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 156,612 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

n/s door mirror glass damaged

rear exhaust mountain deteriorated

under floor tray fitted,unable to check all floors,brake pipes,flexible hoses

Fail 10 Nov 2008 156,612 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

n/s door mirror glass damaged

rear exhaust mountain deteriorated

under floor tray fitted,unable to check all floors,brake pipes,flexible hoses

Pass 24 Oct 2007 146,620 miles

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

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

all steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate

front number plate starting to deteriorate

front o/s tyre starting to wear close to limit

o/sn/s front suspension struts starting to corrode

Pass 20 Oct 2006 135,122 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front no plate starting to fade

Fail 20 Oct 2006 135,122 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

front no plate starting to fade

Pass 19 Sep 2005 115,732 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2005 115,236 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FE02 FMM is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FE02 FMM, 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 FE02 FMM registered?

FE02 FMM is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2002.

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