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FY02 HBK

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

121,783 mi
Last recorded121,783 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 HBK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 121,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2018 121,782 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2017 118,748 miles

windscreen scratched

Fail 2 Jun 2017 118,748 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

windscreen scratched

Pass 11 May 2016 115,377 miles

screen damaged beyond 40 mm but not within drivers view of road

Fail 4 Jun 2015 113,123 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

offside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 4 Jun 2015 113,123 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

offside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 28 Apr 2014 112,981 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 108,593 miles

Oil leak

windscreen slightly scratched in zone B

Fail 8 Jan 2013 108,590 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

windscreen slightly scratched in zone B

Fail 4 Apr 2012 104,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 104,883 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 99,316 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 99,313 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

offside front tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 31 Mar 2010 89,906 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 89,905 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 82,936 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2) DANGEROUS

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

Engine management warning light 'ON'

Pass 27 Feb 2009 61,546 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 56,988 miles

NSR Brake hose ferrules showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 2 Mar 2007 51,900 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 45,013 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 HBK is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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