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FIL 2126

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

96,763 mi
Last recorded96,763 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIL 2126
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2025 96,763 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 96,066 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 96,066 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 93,835 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2023 93,829 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 91,250 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords ( inner wall ) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 81,804 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 81,804 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 67,515 miles

Both front tyres low on tread and also getting worn at inner/outer tread edges

O/S/R tyre getting uneven at inner tread edge areas and ON limits of wear in places

Rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 14 Jun 2019 67,515 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front tyres low on tread and also getting worn at inner/outer tread edges

O/S/R tyre getting uneven at inner tread edge areas and ON limits of wear in places

Rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 11 Jun 2018 53,905 miles

Exhaust rear silencer box starting to get abit corroded in places

O/S/R tyre starting to get abit uneven at inner tread edge area, and near limits of wear in places

Rear b/pads appear to be getting abit low

Pass 18 Jan 2017 34,857 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 34,857 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2015 34,826 miles

number plate characters smaller than standard

rear silencer clamp corroded

Pass 9 May 2014 33,331 miles

covers fitted obscuring view to various componants

osr tyre cut in tread\walls

Pass 11 May 2013 32,418 miles

osf bulkhead slightly flexing (when doing side to side check)

osr tyre has cuts in inside sidewall(30mm but not deep enough to reach ply or chords)

Fail 11 May 2013 32,418 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

osf bulkhead slightly flexing (when doing side to side check)

osr tyre has cuts in inside sidewall(30mm but not deep enough to reach ply or chords)

Pass 9 May 2012 30,157 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 27,513 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 26,293 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 26,280 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 May 2009 24,536 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 22,885 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 22,885 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 20,904 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 18,576 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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FIL 2126 is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FIL 2126, 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 FIL 2126 registered?

FIL 2126 is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2002.

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