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W7 ABM

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,596 mi
Last recorded89,596 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 ABM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 89,596 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 79,615 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 79,615 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 77,376 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to o/s/f tyre outer sidewall.

Fail 19 Oct 2011 73,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 73,804 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 66,472 miles

Oil leak

rear brake disc`s starting to corrode

rear tyres starting to "block"on inner edge

Fail 4 Mar 2011 66,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

centre to rear exhaust clamp in poor condition

rear brake disc`s starting to corrode

rear tyres starting to "block"on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn very badly on inner edge,cords not exposed yet

Pass 16 Mar 2010 57,914 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 52,424 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 45,323 miles

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

nearside rear tyre thread cracked but not exsposing cords

offside front tyre cut but not deep enough to the cords

Pass 17 Mar 2007 40,127 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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W7 ABM is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 87,998 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying W7 ABM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W7 ABM registered?

W7 ABM is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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