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AJ02 ZCL

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

134,531 mi
Last recorded134,531 miles
Recorded on17 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 ZCL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2021 134,531 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 128,917 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 11 Jun 2020 128,917 miles

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 May 2019 122,180 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 122,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 114,180 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 114,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 May 2017 107,312 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 105,166 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 101,702 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 97,799 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 92,552 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2012 88,104 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 May 2011 83,638 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2010 78,783 miles

Front and rear registration plates deteriorating

Pass 1 May 2009 68,199 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)

Pass 13 May 2008 59,847 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 51,866 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 43,226 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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AJ02 ZCL is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AJ02 ZCL, 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 AJ02 ZCL registered?

AJ02 ZCL is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 June 2002.

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The MOT history for AJ02 ZCL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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