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FY02 OAL

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,605 mi
Last recorded130,605 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 OAL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 130,605 miles

corrosion on floor sections

corrosion on outer sills

exhaust corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2016 130,605 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

corrosion on floor sections

corrosion on outer sills

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2015 127,157 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brake discs corroding

Fail 9 Apr 2015 127,157 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

rear brake discs corroding

Pass 7 Apr 2014 123,254 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f floor corroding

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear springs corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 119,186 miles

o/s/f and both rear tyres scrubbed

o/s/f fog inop

Pass 5 Apr 2012 114,418 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded, not blowin g

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2011 110,028 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 110,028 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 104,480 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 97,465 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 89,412 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 78,981 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 69,546 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 OAL is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 OAL, 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 OAL registered?

FY02 OAL is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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