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FN02 NZP

2002 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

182,865 mi
Last recorded182,865 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 NZP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2012 182,865 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 173,483 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 163,863 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2010 163,863 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 154,638 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 148,294 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 129,132 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 128,696 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

n/s/f door mirror glass smashed.

n/s/r tyre tread slightly lumpy on inside edge.

Pass 10 May 2006 105,073 miles

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

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 NZP is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NZP, 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 NZP registered?

FN02 NZP is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 March 2002.

Is FN02 NZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN02 NZP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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