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FY02 UOO

2002 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

84,936 mi
Last recorded84,936 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 UOO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 84,936 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2023 84,930 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded ferrel steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system steel pipe to slave cylinder (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 84,421 miles

Offside A-pillar corroded below door hinge, not affecting structure yet

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 83,587 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower A pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 83,587 miles

Offside Brake cable damaged park brake cable snapped (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower A pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 82,928 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 82,928 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier Clamp upside down and bolt not tight (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Nearside Front fog lamp inop

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring cracked (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 82,188 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring cracked (3.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged ABS ring cracked (3.4.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 80,264 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Oct 2016 80,258 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 77,894 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 77,891 miles

Fuel pipe insecure filler pipe at tank 2 clips missing (7.2.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 76,350 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2014 76,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 74,618 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 68,739 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 68,739 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

warning lamp on ,dashboard

Pass 3 May 2011 63,881 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 61,203 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 61,203 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 57,093 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 57,093 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 51,229 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 41,860 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 41,860 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 33,367 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 UOO is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UOO, 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 UOO is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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