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FY02 OAE

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,728 mi
Last recorded150,728 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 150,728 miles

Front rattle in exhaust

engine oil leak

steering rack moving when rocking steering

Fail 2 Mar 2020 150,728 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 147,140 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 145,968 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 141,979 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 141,649 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 137,484 miles

ENGINE MAN LIGHT ON

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

STEERING RACK MOUNTINGS SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 29 Jan 2015 134,584 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 134,477 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2014 131,774 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 129,570 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2013 129,570 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 126,758 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2012 126,746 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 124,943 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2011 124,942 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 119,803 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 112,389 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 102,636 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 102,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 May 2006 90,801 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 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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What year was FY02 OAE registered?

FY02 OAE is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2002.

Is FY02 OAE safe to buy?

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