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AJ02 ZCY

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

126,962 mi
Last recorded126,962 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ02 ZCY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 126,962 miles

engine mil light on and slight engine misfire under load

engine oil leak

minor exhaust leaks and system deteriorated

Pass 26 May 2016 125,580 miles

Centre EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN BUT ADEQUATELY SUPPORTED

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases + CENTRE JOINTS (7.1.2)

OIL LEAK

engine management warning light illuminated ( also slight miss-fire under load)

Pass 22 May 2015 124,363 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 120,739 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

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

offside rear tyre inner sidewall heavily cracking!

steering rack mountings weak!

Pass 2 Jul 2013 114,581 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine has oil leak

n/s /r tyre has sidewall cracks/perished and wear on inner edge /shoulder

n/s/r discs badly corroded

plastic sill covers fitted cannot see condition of sills

Fail 1 Jul 2013 114,581 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine has oil leak

n/s /r tyre has sidewall cracks/perished and wear on inner edge /shoulder

n/s/r discs badly corroded

plastic sill covers fitted cannot see condition of sills

Pass 30 Apr 2012 108,477 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 101,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs worn

Pass 6 May 2010 93,617 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 85,444 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 74,056 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 74,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 62,961 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 50,740 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 ZCY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZCY, 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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AJ02 ZCY is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 July 2002.

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