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FN02 NYC

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

164,598 mi
Last recorded164,598 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 NYC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 164,598 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres worn outer edges

oil leak engine

osr bumper adrift

Fail 29 Apr 2014 164,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

both front tyres worn outer edges

oil leak engine

osr bumper adrift

Pass 16 May 2013 157,790 miles

Nearside front fog light insecure

Offside front headlight damaged

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2012 150,764 miles

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 13 May 2011 142,968 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 142,954 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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 12 May 2010 133,810 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 114,253 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 114,253 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 99,935 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 83,617 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

corrosion on rear handbrake cables

Pass 27 Apr 2006 67,765 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 67,557 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 NYC is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 NYC, 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 NYC is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2002.

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