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FH02 ACF

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,081 mi
Last recorded126,081 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 ACF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 126,081 miles

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 110,461 miles

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

both rear discs pitted/rusty

Pass 23 Jul 2009 104,002 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 101,023 miles

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

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

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 Dec 2008 101,023 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 18 Dec 2007 93,052 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 18 Dec 2007 93,052 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 81,997 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 65,459 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 64,552 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2005 64,522 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 ACF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 ACF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH02 ACF registered?

FH02 ACF is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 July 2002.

Is FH02 ACF safe to buy?

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