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ST02 JFX

2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Beige Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,269 mi
Last recorded152,269 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid116,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST02 JFX
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2015 152,269 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2015 152,263 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 147,966 miles

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges.

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R brake disc is slightly corroded.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 147,966 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Both front tyres are worn on inner edges.

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S/R brake disc is slightly corroded.

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 134,740 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge, offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 5 Feb 2013 134,738 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge, offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2011 132,331 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 132,331 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 123,776 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 119,530 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 116,009 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2007 103,800 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 84,956 miles

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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ST02 JFX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Beige with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ST02 JFX, 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 ST02 JFX registered?

ST02 JFX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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