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FY02 NLN

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,378 mi
Last recorded146,378 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 146,378 miles

Corrosion to rear axle beam

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

Light corrosion to underside

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2017 146,247 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Corrosion to rear axle beam

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Light corrosion to underside

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 142,098 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 136,348 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all indicator bulbs colour fading (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Offside Front seat belt starting to fray

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules flex hose (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake (3.7.B.5b)

fuel tank fitting rusting through

Fail 15 Sep 2015 136,348 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded flex hose (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working dose not show enough light (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured all indicator bulbs colour fading (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

Offside Front seat belt starting to fray

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules flex hose (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. hand brake (3.7.B.5b)

fuel tank fitting rusting through

Pass 10 Sep 2014 128,260 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust system deteriated

Fail 9 Sep 2014 128,256 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Oil leak

exhaust system deteriated

Pass 16 Aug 2013 118,318 miles

engine light is on.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 111,169 miles

Oil leak

engine light iluminated

Pass 7 Sep 2011 103,918 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 94,842 miles

n/s/r tyre out of shape

Pass 17 Feb 2009 80,765 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 73,615 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 64,823 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 52,846 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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FY02 NLN is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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