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FH02 AAE

2002 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,948 mi
Last recorded149,948 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 AAE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 149,948 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 149,474 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 145,700 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 145,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 144,014 miles

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

both front tyres have more wear on inner edges

both steering inner arms have play

Fail 19 Feb 2016 144,014 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

both front tyres have more wear on inner edges

both steering inner arms have play

Pass 23 Sep 2015 137,442 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 129,843 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 125,099 miles

os/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2014 118,300 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 116,659 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

os/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 May 2013 116,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2012 104,570 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 94,167 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2011 94,169 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 86,055 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 76,995 miles

nearside front tyre on legal limit

offside front suspension leg poor condition (corrosion)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 65,832 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 55,578 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 55,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 44,357 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 29 Jun 2005 28,368 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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FH02 AAE is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in White with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FH02 AAE, 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 FH02 AAE registered?

FH02 AAE is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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