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FN02 NYX

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

216,704 mi
Last recorded216,704 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 216,704 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 216,699 miles

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2016 213,787 miles

Centre Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Under vehicle trays fitted obscuring components

Fail 29 Mar 2016 213,776 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring components

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer corroded

Under vehicle trays fitted obscuring components

Pass 2 Apr 2015 200,453 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front struts corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2015 200,191 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front struts corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2014 186,836 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear exhaust clamp corroded but system still secure

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 7 Mar 2014 186,836 miles

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

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear exhaust clamp corroded but system still secure

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 6 Mar 2013 168,738 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2013 168,738 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2012 146,578 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 146,578 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 Mar 2011 137,902 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 131,120 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 128,117 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 121,261 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 115,482 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 115,482 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 31 Aug 2006 108,364 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 NYX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NYX, 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 NYX is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 2002.

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