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RN02 NVT

2002 Saab 93

Blue Diesel 2170cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

131,815 mi
Last recorded131,815 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9380,593 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN02 NVT
MakeSaab
Model93
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,170cc
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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 131,815 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 131,815 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)

Pass 1 May 2014 125,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box corroded

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2014 125,346 miles

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 14 May 2013 115,188 miles

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

both lower suspension arm have wear in centre bushes

o/s front shock absorber corroded

Fail 2 May 2013 114,959 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both lower suspension arm have wear in centre bushes

o/s front shock absorber corroded

Pass 9 May 2012 105,185 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 3 May 2011 97,753 miles

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

Handbrake cables slightly frayed

Pass 6 May 2010 85,762 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 6 May 2010 85,762 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 76,040 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 67,817 miles

both rear tyres wearing inner edges (BORDERLINE PASS)

o/s/f tyre close to limit (BORDERLINE PASS)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 67,817 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both rear tyres wearing inner edges (BORDERLINE PASS)

o/s/f tyre close to limit (BORDERLINE PASS)

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 18 Jun 2007 56,107 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 56,107 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 44,585 miles

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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RN02 NVT is a 2002 Saab 93 in Blue with a 2,170cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RN02 NVT, 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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RN02 NVT is a 2002 Saab 93, first registered on 13 June 2002.

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