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FN02 NZS

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

193,490 mi
Last recorded193,490 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 NZS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 193,490 miles

Front discs pitted

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front corrosion in wheel arch area

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear discs pitted

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jun 2017 193,482 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Front discs pitted

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear discs pitted

Pass 16 Jun 2016 183,375 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion on nearside front floorpan but not sufficiently weakening vehicle structure

Fail 15 Jun 2016 183,375 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

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

corrosion on nearside front floorpan but not sufficiently weakening vehicle structure

Pass 23 Jun 2015 171,868 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 171,868 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 171,868 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 149,712 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 134,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 134,698 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 5 Apr 2012 117,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 117,684 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 107,996 miles

rear number plate

Fail 4 Apr 2011 107,996 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear number plate

Pass 17 Mar 2010 99,416 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 99,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 91,688 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 84,315 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 84,284 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 77,140 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 77,044 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 70,302 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)

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 NZS is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NZS, 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 NZS registered?

FN02 NZS is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 March 2002.

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