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2002 SAAB 9-3
General Information
- Registration AF02JCY
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expired 14 Jun 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 190,483 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Arch (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 186,210 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Oil leak ()
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
22 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 186,210 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Oil leak ()
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 180,012 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak ()
- Eml on dash
13 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 179,988 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Eml on dash
- Oil leak ()
9 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 172,953 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2017 14 Jun 20263 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 172,953 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
- Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)
- Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)
18 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 165,865 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
17 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 165,865 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
17 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 160,248 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2015 14 Jun 202617 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 160,248 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
20 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 155,210 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2014 14 Jun 202620 Feb 2013
Fail
Mileage: 155,210 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
16 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 147,390 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
19 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 139,466 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
19 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 139,466 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
16 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 132,745 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2011Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
10 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 132,688 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
24 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 123,111 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2010 14 Jun 20262 Jun 2008
Pass
Mileage: 117,515 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
2 Jun 2008
Fail
Mileage: 117,515 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
4 Jun 2007
Pass
Mileage: 99,998 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2008 14 Jun 20264 Jun 2007
Fail
Mileage: 99,998 MI
14 Jun 20266 Jun 2006
Pass
Mileage: 77,018 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2007 14 Jun 20268 Jun 2005
Pass
Mileage: 60,919 MI
Expiry date: 7 Jun 2006 14 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AF02JCY was registered on 2002-05-10
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