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FY02 HAA

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,759 mi
Last recorded78,759 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 HAA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 78,759 miles

rear exhaust clamp missing

centre exhaust flexi blow

rea tyre inner edges stepped and low

Pass 7 Feb 2015 73,378 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 6 Feb 2015 73,375 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Feb 2014 66,241 miles

chip in windscreen

rear shock absorber starting to weep

rear tyres wearing low

Pass 19 Feb 2013 57,966 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 51,506 miles

chip in windscreen

slight play to o/s/f lower arm bush

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 16 Feb 2011 46,489 miles

chip in windscreen

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 15 Feb 2011 46,486 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

chip in windscreen

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 13 Feb 2010 41,489 miles

chip in windscreen

o/s/r shock abosober starting to weep

Pass 16 Feb 2009 35,253 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 18 Feb 2008 31,617 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 26,795 miles

chip to windscreen

Pass 24 Feb 2006 20,665 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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FY02 HAA is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 HAA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY02 HAA registered?

FY02 HAA is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 March 2002.

Is FY02 HAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY02 HAA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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