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2002 SAAB 9-3
General Information
- Registration AF02HZC
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2002
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 130,104 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ring (3.4.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
22 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 122,307 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Rear Exhaust silencer corroded and in poor condition
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
16 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 122,168 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
- Rear Exhaust silencer corroded and in poor condition
24 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 115,257 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
22 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 115,253 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
- Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
25 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 107,735 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 100,562 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
27 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 100,562 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
27 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 91,379 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2014 11 Jun 202629 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 85,355 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2013 11 Jun 202628 Mar 2012
Fail
Mileage: 85,355 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 79,161 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
29 Mar 2010
Pass
Mileage: 73,836 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
14 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 66,923 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
22 Mar 2008
Pass
Mileage: 62,892 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2009 11 Jun 202622 Mar 2008
Fail
Mileage: 62,892 MI
11 Jun 202610 Mar 2007
Pass
Mileage: 53,482 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2008 11 Jun 202629 Mar 2006
Pass
Mileage: 53,482 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AF02HZC was registered on 2002-03-31
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