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FN02 NZJ

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,197 mi
Last recorded141,197 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 141,197 miles

Advise inspection of handbrake mechanism

Exhaust heat shield partially secured

Under-body shield obscuring some testable items

Fail 14 Nov 2016 141,197 miles

Advise inspection of handbrake mechanism

Exhaust heat shield partially secured

Under-body shield obscuring some testable items

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both wipers (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 132,010 miles

Advise inspection and adjustment of handbrake mechanism

Pass 21 Nov 2014 122,513 miles

Exhaust heat shield is not fully secure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Nov 2013 114,405 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 24 Nov 2012 110,135 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)

rear brake discs in poor condition

strong smell of diesel but unable to see any leak due to engine covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2011 104,857 miles

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 26 Nov 2010 99,649 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 90,293 miles

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

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

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

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

drivers seat belt starting to get slow to retract

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall but no cords showing

trims and trays covering testable items

Pass 18 Jan 2010 90,293 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)

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

drivers seat belt starting to get slow to retract

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall but no cords showing

trims and trays covering testable items

Pass 26 Jan 2009 73,785 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 72,762 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 64,571 miles

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 15 Jun 2006 58,049 miles

Near/side off/side rear discs are slight corroded on inside.

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

Offside Inner Rear 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 NZJ 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 85.7%.

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 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 NZJ, 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 NZJ registered?

FN02 NZJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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