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LB02 OJF

2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid116,724 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB02 OJF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2017
Pass 1 Aug 2016 186,645 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 186,644 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top strut mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2015

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2014

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 171,375 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 166,143 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 160,857 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 154,710 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 150,880 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2009 150,863 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 28 Dec 2007 140,753 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 28 Dec 2007 140,753 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 140,607 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 140,579 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 119,606 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 119,606 miles

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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LB02 OJF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 116,724 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB02 OJF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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LB02 OJF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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