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FIG 8586

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

122,540 mi
Last recorded122,540 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 8586
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 122,540 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2025 111,268 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed both front (7.1.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2024 111,241 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 111,046 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 110,440 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 110,372 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 105,954 miles

sill covers fitted unable to check sills

Pass 18 Jul 2016 103,314 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 101,638 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 96,955 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 96,949 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2012 92,287 miles

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

all brake discs corroding

both indicator side repeaters and offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

drag nearside rear brake

offside front position lamp suspect

Fail 1 Nov 2012 92,287 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

all brake discs corroding

both indicator side repeaters and offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

drag nearside rear brake

offside front position lamp suspect

Pass 14 Nov 2011

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 74,736 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

windscreen damaged

Pass 19 Dec 2009 69,718 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 69,718 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust center mount broken

rear exhaust clamp missing

windscreen damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2008 53,847 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 40,367 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 38,375 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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FIG 8586 is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FIG 8586, 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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How do I check the history of FIG 8586?

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What year was FIG 8586 registered?

FIG 8586 is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 December 2002.

Is FIG 8586 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 8586 shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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