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NL02 OMH

2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

166,963 mi
Last recorded166,963 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid116,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL02 OMH
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 166,963 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 30 Jun 2016 155,977 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 28 Jun 2016 155,977 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 150,240 miles

both front tyres on limit

brake pipes rusty

number plates poor

play in suspension

Pass 15 Aug 2014 145,016 miles

O/S/R tyre shows signs of cracking on outer edge

Pass 13 Jun 2013 137,218 miles

n/s/r tyre has cracks in sidewalls and tread not yet exposing ply or cords

o/s/r tyre has cracks in sidewalls and tread not yet exposing ply or cords

Fail 13 Jun 2013 137,218 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s/r tyre has cracks in sidewalls and tread not yet exposing ply or cords

o/s/r tyre has cracks in sidewalls and tread not yet exposing ply or cords

Pass 17 May 2012 126,526 miles

n/s/r tyre has cracks in tread not yet exposing ply or cords

o/s/r tyre has cracks in tread not yet exposing ply or cords

slight lift in n/s/f lower arm ball joint

Fail 2 Jun 2011 116,765 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 116,765 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2010 107,770 miles

slight play in n/s/f lower front suspension arm outer bush

Fail 20 May 2010 107,770 miles

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

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

slight play in n/s/f lower front suspension arm outer bush

Fail 1 Jun 2009 102,852 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 102,852 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 97,522 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 97,522 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 91,095 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 91,095 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

o/s/r tyre tread 2mm & worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Jan 2006 73,805 miles

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

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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NL02 OMH is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 NL02 OMH, 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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NL02 OMH is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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