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FT02 EAX

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

33,494 mi
Last recorded33,494 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT02 EAX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 33,494 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 32,949 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 31,554 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 28,816 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 26,702 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 26,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 24,642 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 22,568 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 19,561 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 16,274 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 16,274 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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FT02 EAX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FT02 EAX, 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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How do I check the history of FT02 EAX?

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What year was FT02 EAX registered?

FT02 EAX is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 May 2002.

Is FT02 EAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT02 EAX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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