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FY02 UUV

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

98,378 mi
Last recorded98,378 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 98,378 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 95,601 miles

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 95,601 miles

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

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 92,169 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres deteriorated on inner edges

Pass 24 Apr 2015 86,684 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 83,466 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 79,525 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 76,106 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 71,779 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 71,779 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 67,552 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 63,628 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 58,747 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2007 48,247 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 37,850 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 UUV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 UUV, 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 UUV registered?

FY02 UUV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 2002.

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