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FY02 HBA

2002 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

121,068 mi
Last recorded121,068 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 HBA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 121,068 miles

Light corrosion to underside

Light misting of oil on underside

Pass 29 Feb 2016 120,460 miles

Light misting of oil on engine

Pass 6 Feb 2014 108,810 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 96,348 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 88,195 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 80,054 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 75,934 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 69,098 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 63,004 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 54,149 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 54,149 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 45,965 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 HBA is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HBA, 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 HBA registered?

FY02 HBA is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 March 2002.

Is FY02 HBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY02 HBA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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