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PJ02 PHF

2002 Saab 9-3 Aero

Gold Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,846 mi
Last recorded56,846 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2009
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-3 Aero72,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ02 PHF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2009 56,846 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 44,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Feb 2008 44,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 29,055 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 27,615 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero?

Based on 678 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
5,966
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26
position lamp(s) not working 15
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 10
coil spring broken 8
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PJ02 PHF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 Aero in Gold with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 Aero models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 72,188 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Aero fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PJ02 PHF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PJ02 PHF registered?

PJ02 PHF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 Aero, first registered on 12 June 2002.

Is PJ02 PHF safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJ02 PHF shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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