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FN02 LNO

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

101,252 mi
Last recorded101,252 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 LNO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 101,252 miles

exhaust heat sheald insercure

n/s/front suspenshion strut heavly corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2012 101,245 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

exhaust heat sheald insercure

n/s/front suspenshion strut heavly corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 92,581 miles

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

Oil leak

slight wear in o/s/r handbrake cable

Pass 14 Sep 2010 85,344 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 85,338 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

heavy surface corrosion on front suspention legs

small stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 11 Sep 2009 76,950 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 67,972 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 57,515 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 57,515 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 41,293 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 40,226 miles

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

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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FN02 LNO is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol 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 FN02 LNO, 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 FN02 LNO registered?

FN02 LNO is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2002.

Is FN02 LNO safe to buy?

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