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FN02 LPL

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

161,081 mi
Last recorded161,081 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 LPL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2012 161,081 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 161,081 miles

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

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 153,218 miles

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

nsf &osf seat belts slow to retract

nsf mirror glass broken

Fail 20 Dec 2011 153,218 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

nsf &osf seat belts slow to retract

nsf mirror glass broken

Fail 1 Apr 2011 150,664 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

corrosion on brake disc edges

front screen damaged

n/side mirror damaged

o/side h/light damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2011 150,664 miles

corrosion on brake disc edges

front screen damaged

n/side mirror damaged

o/side h/light damaged

Pass 26 Mar 2010 147,998 miles

n/side mirror glass damaged

o/side headlight glass damaged

Fail 26 Mar 2010 147,998 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

n/side mirror glass damaged

o/side headlight glass damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2009 139,415 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

bulkhead flexing with steering

sills covered in plastic

Fail 21 Feb 2009 139,411 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

ns mirror lens broken

sills covered in plastic

steering rack flexing bulk head

Pass 19 Feb 2008 124,445 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 96,521 miles

n/s/r tyre out of shape slightly and close to limit at inner

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Feb 2006 66,337 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 66,337 miles

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

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

o/s parking brake only just passed

Pass 31 May 2005 49,681 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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FN02 LPL is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LPL, 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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FN02 LPL is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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