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FM02 MVU

2002 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

222,549 mi
Last recorded222,549 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM02 MVU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2019 222,549 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 219,345 miles

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 27 Mar 2018 219,343 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 3 Feb 2017 214,235 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 202,299 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 193,863 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2015 193,863 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 182,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs corroding

e.m.l illuminated

o/s rear tyre has a perishing outerwall

Fail 11 Feb 2014 182,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear brake discs corroding

e.m.l illuminated

o/s rear tyre has a perishing outerwall

Pass 9 Feb 2013 173,340 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2012 166,946 miles

engine managment light on

rear discs corroded and scrapping noise from nearside rear when wheel rotated.advised further investigation.

Fail 7 Feb 2012 166,946 miles

Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

engine managment light on

rear discs corroded and scrapping noise from nearside rear when wheel rotated.advised further investigation.

Pass 5 Feb 2011 161,673 miles

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

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

engine management light on dash

Pass 27 Jan 2010 158,851 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2009 147,244 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 147,244 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

osr brake flexi hose ferruls slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2008 136,638 miles

small nail/screw in o/s rear tyre centre

Fail 15 Jan 2008 136,638 miles

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

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

small nail/screw in o/s rear tyre centre

Pass 18 Jan 2007 119,140 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 94,679 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 86,022 miles

heatshield above turbo rattles.

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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FM02 MVU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MVU, 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 MVU is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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