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AF02 HZK

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,525 mi
Last recorded122,525 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 HZK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2017 122,525 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2017 122,523 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort cable broken (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 104,359 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle engine light is on

Fail 19 Jul 2016 104,359 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Vehicle engine light is on

Pass 17 Jul 2015 97,620 miles

exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 92,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust corroding

Fail 19 Jul 2014 92,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Jul 2013 85,426 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 79,645 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 71,938 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 71,909 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 67,107 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 60,941 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 60,930 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 55,938 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 48,512 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 48,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

NSF tyre wearing on iner/outer egde

Pass 14 Jul 2006 34,180 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 31,924 miles

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 HZK is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HZK, 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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What year was AF02 HZK registered?

AF02 HZK is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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