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FY02 HAE

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2016
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

153,067 mi
Last recorded153,067 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 HAE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2016 153,067 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2015 146,114 miles

n/s/r tyre low on outer edge

rear coil springs corroded

suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2015 146,112 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 141,058 miles

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)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 141,050 miles

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)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 140,935 miles

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)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 140,866 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 133,284 miles

rear exhaust clamp missing

Fail 31 Mar 2012

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

Pass 12 Mar 2011 125,984 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 125,984 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 113,706 miles

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.

Fail 5 Feb 2010 113,668 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 97,303 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 97,303 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 83,083 miles

n/s/f wiper rubber splitting

some water ingress into front number plate starting to affect letters and numbers

Pass 20 Feb 2006 56,484 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 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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