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FN02 NZA

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

201,982 mi
Last recorded201,982 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 May 2017 201,982 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper and lower under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded upper under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose bolt loose (2.2.B.1c)

floors and rear chassis rusty

handbrake would benefit from adjustment

ns cv gaiter perishing

underbody covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 191,987 miles

floors and rear chassi rusty

front to rear brake pipes rusty

ns cv gaiter perishing

rear brake hose ferrules rusty

slight judder from brakes

underbody covers fitted

Pass 22 May 2015 182,015 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

floors rusty

Fail 19 May 2015 181,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

floors rusty

Pass 12 May 2014 171,787 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2012 166,866 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2011 152,663 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 152,663 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 138,449 miles

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

parking brake lever as very little reserve travel

Pass 26 Jan 2009 126,328 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 115,351 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 115,351 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 101,344 miles

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

rear registration plate starting tp deteriorate

Pass 27 Jan 2006 90,127 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 NZA is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NZA, 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 NZA is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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