MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,728 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front rattle in exhaust
engine oil leak
steering rack moving when rocking steering
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front rattle in exhaust
engine oil leak
steering rack moving when rocking steering
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
ENGINE MAN LIGHT ON
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
STEERING RACK MOUNTINGS SLIGHT PLAY
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Child seat fitted to near sid erear seat not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt
Multiple dents in roof
Near side wiper is slightly to long
Oil leak to engine
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted to near sid erear seat not allowing full inspection of an adult seat belt
Multiple dents in roof
Near side wiper is slightly to long
Oil leak to engine
Oil level very low
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine managment light on
roof arial perished
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
engine managment light on
roof arial perished
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Roof is badly Dented
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Roof is badly Dented
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FY02 OAE is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 OAE, 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 OAE is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2002.
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