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FY02 XLH

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,065 mi
Last recorded108,065 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 XLH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2014 108,065 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust heat sheild hitting backbox

Fail 27 Jun 2014 108,065 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust heat sheild hitting backbox

Pass 5 Jul 2013 102,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

heatshield at back box insecure

Fail 5 Jul 2013 102,976 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

heatshield at back box insecure

n/s/f tyre sidewall cut not to cords

Pass 13 Jul 2012 98,404 miles

o/s/f foglamp lens smashed but no sharp edges

Fail 12 Jul 2012 98,402 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

o/s/f foglamp lens smashed but no sharp edges

Pass 21 Jul 2011 92,399 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 87,992 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 82,083 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 70,729 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both parking brake cables corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2008 70,729 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

both parking brake cables corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2007 66,382 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 55,868 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 44,844 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 XLH is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XLH, 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 XLH registered?

FY02 XLH is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 July 2002.

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