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FY02 HDN

2002 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,095 mi
Last recorded142,095 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 HDN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 142,095 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 142,095 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 131,471 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 108,689 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 79,023 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 53,389 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 53,389 miles

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

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 HDN is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HDN, 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 HDN registered?

FY02 HDN is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is FY02 HDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY02 HDN shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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