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FH02 ABV

2002 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

185,733 mi
Last recorded185,733 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 ABV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 185,733 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately sill. (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills. (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately o/s/f inner wing. (2.4.A.3)

child seat fitted to rear of vehicle.

front & rear coil springs corroded.

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge.

o/s/r brake pipe corroded.

rear axle bushes slight wear.

unable too check outer sills due to plastic covers.

Fail 2 Sep 2015 185,733 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength wing (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust system corroded.

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately sill. (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately n/s/r & o/s/r inner sills. (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area modified, but not inappropriately o/s/f inner wing. (2.4.A.3)

child seat fitted to rear of vehicle.

front & rear coil springs corroded.

n/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge.

o/s/r brake pipe corroded.

rear axle bushes slight wear.

unable too check outer sills due to plastic covers.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 176,312 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer corroded.

Fail 4 Sep 2014 176,098 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 166,618 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Sep 2013 166,510 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear silencer corroded. rear brakes out of ballance [slight]

Pass 29 Aug 2012 156,868 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f o/s/f inner wings corroded

plastic covers fitted over n/s o/s outer sills [unable too check some components ] rear brake balance uneven [slight]

Fail 22 Aug 2012 156,729 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f o/s/f inner wings corroded

plastic covers fitted over n/s o/s outer sills [unable too check some components ] rear brake balance uneven [slight]

Pass 17 Aug 2011 148,100 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 148,086 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 143,466 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 137,598 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 137,451 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 134,798 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 129,446 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 125,898 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 110,184 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 ABV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ABV, 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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FH02 ABV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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