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FE02 FND

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,675 mi
Last recorded129,675 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 FND
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 129,675 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 129,134 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 129,134 miles

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

Engine mang light on

Pass 24 Nov 2016 123,960 miles

Both front drop link bushes are perishing

Engine management light is on

Windscreen damaged swept area

Fail 24 Nov 2016 123,959 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Both front drop link bushes are perishing

Engine management light is on

Windscreen damaged swept area

Pass 24 Nov 2015 115,317 miles

Engine has an oil leak

Engine management light is on

Pass 27 Nov 2014 107,934 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Nov 2014 107,923 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 95,614 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 95,614 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 85,030 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 84,808 miles

general underbody surface rust

rear exhaust box outer shell deteriorating

slight exhaust blow from centre flexi pipe

Pass 24 May 2011 82,445 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 79,532 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 72,697 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 72,649 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front brake pads are low.

nearside front tyre is wearing on the edges

Pass 6 Jun 2008 63,830 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 62,682 miles

N/S AND O/SREAR SEAT BELTS NOT FULLY TESTED CHILD SEATS FITTED

Pass 8 Feb 2007 56,142 miles

BOTH REAR SEAT BELTS NOT FULLY TESTED AS CHILD SEATS AREFITTED

Pass 15 Feb 2006 42,595 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 FND is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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