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FY02 XMB

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,165 mi
Last recorded91,165 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 XMB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 91,165 miles

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

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

Oil leak from engine compartment ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 87,026 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 78,084 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 75,598 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2012 73,399 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 70,939 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 66,379 miles

O/S/R brake disc starting to corrode.

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 66,379 miles

O/S/R brake disc starting to corrode.

Pass 10 Aug 2009 56,892 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 50,889 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 43,412 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 37,943 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XMB is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 XMB, 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 XMB registered?

FY02 XMB is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 July 2002.

Is FY02 XMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY02 XMB shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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