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LF02 KFY

2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,363 mi
Last recorded133,363 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid116,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 KFY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2020 133,363 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 129,130 miles

advise corrosion to near side rear brake pipe

advise corrosion to offside front floor

Fail 10 Apr 2019 129,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

advise corrosion to near side rear brake pipe

advise corrosion to offside front floor

Pass 23 Apr 2018 124,889 miles

advise offside front shocker corroded

advise offside front tyre wear 205/55/16 2.83mm

Fail 12 Apr 2018 124,889 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise offside front shocker corroded

advise offside front tyre wear 205/55/16 2.83mm

Pass 12 Apr 2017 116,967 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 108,540 miles

advise front tyres 2mm

Fail 1 Apr 2016 108,351 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

advise front tyres 2mm

Pass 28 Apr 2015 101,093 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 101,077 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 91,508 miles

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

Offside front tyre cracked between tread

Offside rear tyre heavily worn on the inner edge

Fail 8 Apr 2014 91,309 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Apr 2014 90,886 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre cracked between tread

Offside rear tyre heavily worn on the inner edge

Pass 13 Apr 2013 76,703 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 72,481 miles

2x nails in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 66,964 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 66,964 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 61,024 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 58,912 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 58,912 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 52,505 miles

both front tyres worn on both edges.

both nrear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 20 Oct 2005 52,454 miles

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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LF02 KFY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF02 KFY, 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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LF02 KFY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 10 April 2002.

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