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FY02 NLK

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

144,079 mi
Last recorded144,079 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 144,079 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 144,079 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 133,993 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 122,210 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 118,978 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 118,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 11,105 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 111,104 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 98,256 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust system deteriorated and centre bracket snapped

front and rear coil springs corroded

n/s and o/s front lower suspension arm rubbers deteriorated resulting in sligh tmovement

oil leak

plastic outer sill covers and engine covers

Fail 3 Oct 2013 98,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

exhaust system deteriorated and centre bracket snapped

front and rear coil springs corroded

n/s and o/s front lower suspension arm rubbers deteriorated resulting in sligh tmovement

oil leak

plastic outer sill covers and engine covers

Pass 16 Aug 2012 84,050 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 84,050 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 80,227 miles

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

all brake discs slightly corroded

offside front and nearside front tyres wearing very heavy on inner edges close to legal requirements

Pass 10 Aug 2010 80,064 miles

nearside rear brake pads been overheated,

offside front and nearside front tyres wearing very heavy on inner edges on legal limit of 1.6mm

uneven tread wear to offside rear on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2009 79,701 miles

ADVISE : FRONT TYRE TREADS WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGES.

ADVISE : NEAR SIDE REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE FERRULE CORRODED.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 76,669 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 68,211 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 61,202 miles

REAR TYRES ARE WORN VERY LOW ON INNER EDGES.

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 NLK is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NLK, 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 NLK is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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