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FY02 OAC

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

89,038 mi
Last recorded89,038 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 OAC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 89,038 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 88,132 miles

advise brake pipes corroded

advise coil springs corroded

advise idle

Pass 5 Oct 2015 86,503 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 80,881 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 67,121 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 58,548 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

exhaust rusting

Pass 2 Nov 2011 55,943 miles

o/s/f wiper blade staring to split

Pass 1 Nov 2010 54,606 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 53,118 miles

Engine oil level above maximum

Oil leak

Unable to complete full check of rear seat belts due to the roof apparatus

Fail 3 Nov 2009 53,116 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine oil level above maximum

Oil leak

Unable to complete full check of rear seat belts due to the roof apparatus

Pass 29 Oct 2008 48,372 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 42,646 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 37,411 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 32,904 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
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FY02 OAC is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 OAC, 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 OAC registered?

FY02 OAC is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 May 2002.

Is FY02 OAC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY02 OAC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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