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WO02 NNV

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,887 mi
Last recorded147,887 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO02 NNV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 147,887 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2016 138,343 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 138,341 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mounting point (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2015 136,127 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge (not within measured area)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 May 2014 128,617 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge (not measured area) Advise replacement

Fail 29 May 2014 128,614 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge (not measured area) Advise replacement

Pass 26 Jan 2013 120,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 111,777 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 108,561 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 108,561 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 103,934 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 98,740 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 94,634 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 89,736 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 89,736 miles

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

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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WO02 NNV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WO02 NNV, 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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WO02 NNV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2002.

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