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FT02 HPF

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

92,580 mi
Last recorded92,580 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT02 HPF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 92,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 88,987 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 76,671 miles

N/S/F tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2018 75,667 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 31 May 2018 75,667 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Side walls. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2016 71,257 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 71,122 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 71,122 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 68,626 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

engine oil leak. oil on floor pan

slight movement in front struts

Pass 15 Aug 2011 61,160 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 49,596 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 36,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 24,128 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 21,353 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 17,949 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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FT02 HPF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FT02 HPF, 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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FT02 HPF is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 June 2002.

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