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PN02 XSK

2002 Saab 9-3 Aero

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2022
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

149,495 mi
Last recorded149,495 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-3 Aero72,188 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN02 XSK
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2021 149,495 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2021 149,489 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 142,587 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 142,584 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 133,168 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 133,165 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2018 124,928 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 124,928 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2017 199,293 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 114,569 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 114,569 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded N/s & O/s (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 112,314 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

floor corroding around grommet holes

oil leak

slight lift in steering column

Fail 2 Oct 2015 112,223 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts fouling on inner wing (3.6.B.2a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both smeary (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

floor corroding around grommet holes

oil leak

slight lift in steering column

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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PN02 XSK is a 2002 Saab 9-3 Aero in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 Aero fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PN02 XSK, 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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PN02 XSK is a 2002 Saab 9-3 Aero, first registered on 5 April 2002.

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