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FY02 NLJ

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,650 mi
Last recorded142,650 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 NLJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 142,650 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 142,650 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 139,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 139,079 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush track control arm (2.4.G.2)

tail pipe required soon

Pass 16 Dec 2014 136,421 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 131,482 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 124,214 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 117,187 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 109,186 miles

rear exaust heat shield is insecure

Fail 21 Apr 2010 109,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exaust heat shield is insecure

Pass 28 Apr 2009 99,480 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 May 2007 76,750 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 76,750 miles

Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2006 65,512 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 NLJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NLJ, 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 NLJ registered?

FY02 NLJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 May 2002.

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