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HV02 WMF

2002 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

136,496 mi
Last recorded136,496 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo74,200 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV02 WMF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 136,496 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 125,315 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 113,787 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jan 2014 113,787 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 103,415 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 92,480 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 85,233 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 81,146 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 77,239 miles

Nearside Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2009 77,234 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2008 61,220 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear wheel binding slightly

rear no plate poor condition

Fail 1 Feb 2008 61,220 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside rear wheel binding slightly

rear no plate poor condition

Pass 26 Jan 2007 46,320 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo?

Based on 2,405 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
7,807
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Registration plate lamp not working 38
brake disc excessively pitted 37
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HV02 WMF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 74,200 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 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HV02 WMF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HV02 WMF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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