MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,067 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mount (2.4.A.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed 7 fitting clamp missing (7.1.2)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front tyres worn on edges
cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view
engine cover fitted restricting testers view
n/s/r tyre low on outer edge
rear coil springs corroded
suspension components corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch by spring (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
all suspension components corroded
n/s/r tyre low on outer edge
o/s/front window broken
rear coil springs corroded
ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS RUSTY
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
O/S/R WHEEL BEARING NOT CHECKED DUE TO BRAKE BINDING
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre to rear exhaust clamp missing but exhaust is not blowing
general under body corrosion
rear coil springs rusty
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
ALL 4 BRAKE DISCS RUSTY
FRONT BRAKE PADS HEAVILY WORN! REPLACEMENT RECOMENDED
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
O/S/R WHEEL BEARING NOT CHECKED DUE TO BRAKE BINDING
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre to rear exhaust clamp missing but exhaust is not blowing
general under body corrosion
rear coil springs rusty
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
rear exhaust clamp missing
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
rear exhaust clamp missing
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front and rear brake discs in poor condition.
o/s/f lower suspension arm centre bush has slight play.
osr tyre nearly bald on inner edge.
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front and rear brake discs in poor condition.
o/s/f lower suspension arm centre bush has slight play.
o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front seatbelt returning slowly
offside front seatbelt returning slowly
offside rear tyre slightly distorted not exposing cords
parking brake excessive movement but still has reverse travel
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside front seatbelt returning slowly
offside front seatbelt returning slowly
offside rear tyre slightly distorted not exposing cords
parking brake excessive movement but still has reverse travel
n/s/f wiper rubber splitting
some water ingress into front number plate starting to affect letters and numbers
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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FY02 HAE is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.
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 FY02 HAE, 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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FY02 HAE is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2002.
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