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FY02 HBG

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,675 mi
Last recorded102,675 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 HBG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2012 102,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml stays on

Pass 22 Aug 2012 102,675 miles

eml stays on

Pass 20 Aug 2009 94,988 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 87,503 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 87,461 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear heat shield above exhaust insecure

Pass 27 Jul 2007 79,566 miles

no rear bumper fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Nov 2006 72,546 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 60,984 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 HBG is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HBG, 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 HBG registered?

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

Is FY02 HBG safe to buy?

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