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2002 SAAB 9-3
General Information
- Registration AF52PAO
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2002
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1985cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 14 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
29 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 155,472 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
2 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 147,059 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside and offside inner sills slightly corroded
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
10 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 135,017 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 123,946 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
3 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 123,946 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
14 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 116,656 MI
Expiry date: 13 Aug 2015 14 Jun 202622 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 113,590 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2014 14 Jun 202629 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 112,404 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
29 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 112,401 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
11 Oct 2011
Pass
Mileage: 101,372 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2012 14 Jun 202611 Oct 2011
Fail
Mileage: 101,372 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
5 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 85,512 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2011 14 Jun 202614 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 68,599 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2010Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
12 May 2009
Pass
Mileage: 64,695 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2010 14 Jun 20266 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 54,079 MI
Expiry date: 5 Feb 2009 14 Jun 20261 Feb 2007
Pass
Mileage: 39,821 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2008 14 Jun 202631 Jan 2007
Fail
Mileage: 39,821 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
24 Nov 2006
Pass
Mileage: 39,303 MI
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AF52PAO was registered on 2002-12-05
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