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FE02 FNC

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,805 mi
Last recorded85,805 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 FNC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 85,805 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch area (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Mar 2016 85,275 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 85,269 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2015 85,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2013 82,671 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 80,759 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2012 80,428 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine light is on

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2011 77,361 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 69,691 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 61,071 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 56,002 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 51,544 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 48,013 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 48,013 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 48,011 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 46,738 miles

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 FNC is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FNC, 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 FNC registered?

FE02 FNC is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is FE02 FNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE02 FNC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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