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FN02 WKF

2002 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,062 mi
Last recorded159,062 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN02 WKF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 159,062 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2017 143,290 miles

Rear axel bushes slight play

Rear both rear tyres age cracks and nail in nearside rear

Pass 23 Mar 2016 134,950 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nail in tread at offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Mar 2016 134,948 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

nail in tread at offside rear tyre

nearside rear brake pads low

Fail 24 Mar 2015 126,713 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 126,713 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 116,230 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear brake slight bind

Fail 4 Mar 2014 116,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear brake slight bind

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 107,308 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 107,305 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear disc faces rusted

Pass 1 Mar 2012 95,481 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 83,481 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 72,495 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 72,495 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 63,668 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 63,602 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 54,309 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 46,983 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 40,265 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 WKF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WKF, 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 WKF is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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