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FN02 NYU

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

211,366 mi
Last recorded211,366 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 211,366 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 192,180 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 179,060 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear exhaust box clamp badly corroded but not leaking exhaust gases

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriotated

Fail 11 Apr 2014 179,060 miles

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear exhaust box clamp badly corroded but not leaking exhaust gases

rear exhaust box outer skin deteriotated

Pass 16 Apr 2013 164,480 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 164,480 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 150,402 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2012 150,396 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 138,385 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)

engine undertray fitted at time of test.

Pass 26 Apr 2010 127,213 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 127,213 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 116,647 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 116,646 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 104,227 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2007 87,124 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 87,124 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 86,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Jan 2006 75,524 miles

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

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 NYU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NYU, 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 NYU is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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