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AJ02 ZCN

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,083 mi
Last recorded98,083 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 ZCN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 98,083 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 94,403 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 89,689 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2011 89,689 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 86,785 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 82,523 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 78,544 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 69,302 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 45,402 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 35,516 miles

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

Offside Front 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 numberplate marked on edge

Pass 6 Jul 2005 32,659 miles

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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AJ02 ZCN is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AJ02 ZCN, 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 ZCN registered?

AJ02 ZCN is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 July 2002.

Is AJ02 ZCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ02 ZCN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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