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AF52 OZO

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,901 mi
Last recorded168,901 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF52 OZO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2015 168,901 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear parking brake readings on 19% minimum is 16%.

Fail 21 Sep 2015 168,898 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Outer Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 8 Sep 2014 163,045 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front headlights starting to deteriorate.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 154,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust front flexi deteriorating..

Pass 18 Sep 2012 144,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 135,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight movement in osf steering rack.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 123,319 miles

rear brake disc;s have slight wear

Fail 13 Sep 2010 122,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Sep 2010 122,725 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake stationary pin locking device missing (3.5.1l)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2009 103,064 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 97,751 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 87,746 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 78,351 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AF52 OZO is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AF52 OZO, 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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AF52 OZO is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 September 2002.

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