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RF02 ZXX

2002 Saab 93

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,813 mi
Last recorded131,813 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9380,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF02 ZXX
MakeSaab
Model93
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 131,813 miles

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wings shocker areas both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside hole corroded in floor not within any precribed areas (possibly drain hole)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

sills covers fitted possible corrosion underneath

Fail 8 Sep 2018 131,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wings shocker areas both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside hole corroded in floor not within any precribed areas (possibly drain hole)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

sills covers fitted possible corrosion underneath

Pass 29 Aug 2017 129,516 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 126,961 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 126,961 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 124,523 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 108,159 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front centre tyre treads worn low...no tread on inside of tyres

rear exhaust corroding

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

steering rack flexing against bulkhead

Fail 18 Sep 2014 108,029 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front centre tyre treads worn low...no tread on inside of tyres

rear exhaust corroding

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

steering rack flexing against bulkhead

Pass 18 Sep 2013 96,601 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 89,360 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 3 Nov 2012 89,360 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 May 2012 85,302 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2012 85,302 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 78,789 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 68,256 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 62,415 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front suspension legs corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2009 62,413 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front suspension legs corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2008 59,315 miles

rear tyres worn on outer edges and have several minor cuts

Pass 26 Apr 2007 57,142 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 57,141 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front tyres have several minor cuts in tread and showing wear

Pass 24 Apr 2006 53,274 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

rear tyres starting to show wear on inner edges

How Reliable is the Saab 93?

Based on 5,805 MOT tests across 632 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
6,356
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 218
position lamp(s) not working 122
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 98
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 80
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RF02 ZXX is a 2002 Saab 93 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Saab 93 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 80,593 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 93 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RF02 ZXX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 93 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 93 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RF02 ZXX is a 2002 Saab 93, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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