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LF02 KJO

2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

118,055 mi
Last recorded118,055 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid116,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 KJO
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 118,055 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 107,648 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 107,648 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 103,657 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 96,380 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 96,380 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 89,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 89,419 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 84,713 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 80,998 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 75,935 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 75,935 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 71,269 miles

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 13 Apr 2010 65,234 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2009 58,299 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 58,284 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 50,523 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 43,569 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 34,683 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 KJO is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LF02 KJO, 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 KJO is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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