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FY02 FAN

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,452 mi
Last recorded61,452 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 FAN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 61,452 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 60,412 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 60,412 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2020 59,224 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

parts of front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2016 57,166 miles

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

engine covers, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 9 Apr 2016 57,166 miles

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

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

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

engine covers, undertrays and sill covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Apr 2015 55,088 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

sidewall damage on nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Apr 2015 55,088 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

sidewall damage on nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Apr 2014 53,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

Pass 6 Apr 2013 51,602 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 49,677 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 47,302 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front nearside and offside brake disc slight worn

Fail 25 Feb 2011 47,302 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front nearside and offside brake disc slight worn

Pass 18 May 2010 39,417 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 35,942 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 32,079 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 28,412 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s h/lamp poor aim

o/s/f,o/s/r,n/s/r tyres splitting

power rack seep

rear shock seep

Pass 11 May 2006 24,138 miles

Both rear tyres perished on sidewalls and in tread

slight leak steering rack area

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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FY02 FAN is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FY02 FAN, 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 FY02 FAN registered?

FY02 FAN is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 May 2002.

Is FY02 FAN safe to buy?

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