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SP51 CHN

2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,399 mi
Last recorded106,399 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2008
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid116,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP51 CHN
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2008 106,399 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 106,399 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 72,301 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SP51 CHN is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SP51 CHN, 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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What year was SP51 CHN registered?

SP51 CHN is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is SP51 CHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP51 CHN shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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