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FY02 OAB

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

69,853 mi
Last recorded69,853 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 OAB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 69,853 miles

Rear exhaust and clamp heavilly corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 26 Sep 2014 65,228 miles

Oil leak

brake warning light on

Fail 25 Sep 2014 65,206 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

Oil leak

brake warning light on

Pass 21 Sep 2013 54,883 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyre's worn on inner edge's

nearside front wiper blade slightly smearing

nearside front wiper blade split on outer edges

offside front wiper blade slightly smearing

Fail 19 Apr 2013 51,835 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall not to cords

nearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge of tread

nearside rear tyre perishing slightly

offside rear tyre perishing slightly

Pass 8 May 2012 46,721 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 43,344 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 38,118 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 32,034 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 26,377 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 22,346 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 22,346 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear tyres deteriorated & worn abnormaly

Pass 31 Mar 2006 18,609 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2006 18,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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 OAB is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 OAB, 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 OAB registered?

FY02 OAB is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is FY02 OAB safe to buy?

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