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FN02 LPF

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,420 mi
Last recorded108,420 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 LPF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 108,420 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 108,420 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 101,501 miles

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

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

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

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Fail 18 Mar 2016 101,336 miles

Fuel hose insecure from filler neck to tank underneath vehicle (7.2.1)

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

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

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

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

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

under trays & covers obscuring some components

Pass 23 Mar 2015 93,413 miles

small leak from steering rack

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

mill light on

rear exhaust clamp missing

rear heat shield loose

Fail 24 Mar 2014 85,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 85,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2013 82,132 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 76,242 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 76,242 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 2 Mar 2011 69,334 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 69,334 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 62,602 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 56,641 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 51,706 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 45,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Mar 2006 39,414 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LPF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LPF, 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 FN02 LPF registered?

FN02 LPF is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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The MOT history for FN02 LPF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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