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FY02 UUT

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2023
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

171,398 mi
Last recorded171,398 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 UUT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2022 171,398 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 167,251 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 163,550 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2020 163,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 160,213 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 156,742 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 153,273 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 153,272 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 146,415 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 139,538 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 134,544 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 134,544 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner & outer edges

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 127,832 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 127,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Loose baffles in rear silencer and clamp corroded away

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 117,644 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

battery insercure

Fail 24 Jan 2012 117,605 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

battery insercure

Pass 2 Feb 2011 110,108 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 102,142 miles

N/S front tyre worn on the inner tread,

Pass 14 Aug 2009 79,721 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 76,394 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 72,829 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 66,057 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2005 59,403 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 UUT is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UUT, 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 UUT registered?

FY02 UUT is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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