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AF02 GGZ

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,398 mi
Last recorded142,398 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 GGZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2017 142,398 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

very light oil leak

Pass 13 May 2016 123,676 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 108,125 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 28 May 2014 95,340 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 95,340 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2013 81,588 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 79,973 miles

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 6 Aug 2012 79,973 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 16 Jun 2011 68,748 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s/f inner driveshaft boot leaking

rear brake balance slightly uneven

Pass 26 Jun 2010 52,136 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 46,253 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 46,249 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 33,260 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 33,256 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 27,753 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 21,216 miles

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)

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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AF02 GGZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AF02 GGZ, 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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AF02 GGZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 April 2002.

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