MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,062 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured bulk head (2.2.C.1h)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid nearside & offside (8.2.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
minor movement between the shaft and steering wheel
air con pipe broken off.
both front arch liners damaged/incomplete.
front impact damage/poor repair.
nearside front fog loose/offside fog missing.
play in front strut tops.
play in top steering column bush/mount.
rear tyres low/bald on inner.
steering wheel not straight.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
air con pipe broken off.
both front arch liners damaged/incomplete.
front bumper loose.
front impact damage/poor repair.
front indicator lenses loose.
front side lights poor.
nearside front fog loose/offside fog missing.
play in front strut tops.
play in top steering column bush/mount.
rear tyres low/bald on inner.
steering wheel not straight.
coolant low
towbar electrics bracket cracked
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
coolant low
towbar electrics bracket cracked
Nearside rear tyre tread badly worn on edges.
One front exhaust rubber snapped.
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)
Nearside rear tyre tread badly worn on edges.
One front exhaust rubber snapped.
Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.
Both front tyres wearing close to legal limit.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust section corroded.
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Battery insecure
middle to rear exhaust clamp corroded
n/s front under wheel arch cover fouling tyre
washer bottle insecure
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Battery insecure
Non obligatory mirror damaged
An item not tested (Manual)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Battery insecure
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FY02 TFU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Brown with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 TFU, 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 TFU is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 May 2002.
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