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FE02 FNN

2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

252,577 mi
Last recorded252,577 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid116,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE02 FNN
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2013 252,577 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 246,296 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING AT TIME OF TEST

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR BRAKE APPLICATION JUST EVEN AT TIME TEST

Pass 22 Nov 2011 242,134 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

EML illuminated

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs VERY poor condition

nsr tyre going out of shape

osr and nsr flexi hose ferrules corroded to limit

runflat damage to inner sidewall on osr tyre

Fail 21 Nov 2011 242,133 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

EML illuminated

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all brake discs pitting and discoloured from overheating

clutch sticking

nsr tyre going out of shape

osr and nsr flexi hose ferrules corroded to limit

runflat damage to inner sidewall on osr tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2010 239,486 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 234,684 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 234,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 222,330 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s headlight lens cracked

Pass 5 Oct 2007 177,015 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside

Pass 28 Sep 2006 133,718 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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FE02 FNN is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 116,724 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FE02 FNN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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FE02 FNN is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 3 July 2002.

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