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FN02 WHS

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

79,640 mi
Last recorded79,640 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 79,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Under-trays fitted obscuring some components

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

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

coil spring corroded Both rear at bottoms (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 73,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2015 73,692 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2014 66,425 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 61,993 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 58,596 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 55,194 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 49,733 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 43,801 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 40,565 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 34,463 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 29,072 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 WHS is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WHS, 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 WHS registered?

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

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The MOT history for FN02 WHS shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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