MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,793 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
N/S/R Brake disc corroded
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Upper Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
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)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS
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)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate slightly deteriorated
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FY02 HAO is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 HAO, 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 HAO registered?
FY02 HAO is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2002.
Is FY02 HAO safe to buy?
The MOT history for FY02 HAO shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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