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FM02 KXV

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,251 mi
Last recorded193,251 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 KXV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2015 193,251 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 193,251 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right Both (1.8)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2014 176,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2014 176,222 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 159,140 miles

Both front tyres uneven wear

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

Offside rear tyre uneven wear and perishing

Rear direction indicators fading

Fail 7 Jun 2013 159,139 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres uneven wear

Engine oil level low

Offside rear tyre uneven wear and perishing

Rear direction indicators fading

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

Pass 14 May 2012 145,181 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 138,819 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 138,819 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 128,023 miles

nearside rear tyre nailed has deep cuts almost to cords and has very slight bulge in sidewall

offside rear tyre splitting

slight wear in both front track control arm bushes

Fail 26 May 2010 128,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre nailed has deep cuts almost to cords and has very slight bulge in sidewall

offside rear tyre splitting

slight wear in both front track control arm bushes

Pass 15 Jun 2009 122,704 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 112,194 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 98,372 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 90,011 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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FM02 KXV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FM02 KXV, 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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FM02 KXV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 July 2002.

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