MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,393 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak
engine light on dash.
n/s front fog light inop.
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Oil leak
engine light on dash.
n/s front fog light inop.
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.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 HBN is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 HBN, 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 HBN registered?
FY02 HBN is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 June 2002.
Is FY02 HBN safe to buy?
The MOT history for FY02 HBN shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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