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FF02 JAY

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,198 mi
Last recorded72,198 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFF02 JAY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2016 72,198 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes x 2 in need of replacing

Pass 3 Dec 2015 68,785 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated safe 2nd device (8.4.2)

Nearside Front sidewall damage not showing cord

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

engine managmant light staying on

turbo badly leaking oil

Fail 2 Dec 2015 68,785 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi center (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated safe 2nd device (8.4.2)

Nearside Front sidewall damage not showing cord

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

engine managmant light staying on

turbo badly leaking oil

Pass 5 Aug 2014 64,548 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 64,548 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 61,616 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2013 61,616 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 60,389 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 58,843 miles

air bag light on

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 23 Jun 2011 58,843 miles

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

air bag light on

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 24 May 2010 53,473 miles

air bag light on

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

slight corrosion to exhaust system

slight cracking to front registration plate

Fail 24 May 2010 53,473 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air bag light on

n/s wing mirror glass cracked

slight corrosion to exhaust system

slight cracking to front registration plate

Pass 27 May 2009 45,941 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 44,025 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 40,086 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 36,224 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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FF02 JAY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FF02 JAY, 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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FF02 JAY is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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