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MK02 AYJ

2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

128,817 mi
Last recorded128,817 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid116,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK02 AYJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 128,817 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2014 117,746 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 117,719 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

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

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

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

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 117,719 miles

ENGINE LIGHT ON

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR EXHAUST CLAMP CORRODED

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 113,919 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 110,114 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges.

engine warning light on.

exhaust heat sheild insecure.

o/s washer jet partially blocked.

Fail 28 Oct 2011 110,110 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges.

engine warning light on.

exhaust heat sheild insecure.

o/s washer jet partially blocked.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 93,304 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 93,299 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 76,576 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 76,576 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 54,392 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 40,415 miles

front brake pads getting low

offside front tyre low on outer edge

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
Full Saab 9-3 SE Tid reliability report

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MK02 AYJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MK02 AYJ, 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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MK02 AYJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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