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FN02 NXY

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

113,802 mi
Last recorded113,802 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 NXY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 113,802 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

eml light on

Fail 4 Apr 2014 113,802 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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

eml light on

Pass 3 Apr 2013 99,251 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Mar 2012 82,250 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 76,095 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Mar 2011 76,095 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2010 71,535 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 66,961 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 63,679 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 60,627 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 57,056 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 57,056 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2005 50,690 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 NXY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NXY, 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 NXY registered?

FN02 NXY is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 March 2002.

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