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AK02 EZG

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

254,870 mi
Last recorded254,870 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 EZG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2015 254,870 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 247,656 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 235,284 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 228,208 miles

engine management light on

Pass 11 Jan 2011 223,566 miles

handbrake travel

Fail 5 Jan 2011 223,466 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

handbrake travel

Pass 18 Dec 2009 199,814 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside handbrake effort only just met minimum requirements

Pass 10 Jan 2009 177,408 miles

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

crack in screen

Fail 8 Jan 2009 177,382 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear gearbox mount broken

Pass 11 Jan 2008 145,057 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 145,028 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 119,609 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 89,992 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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AK02 EZG is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 AK02 EZG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK02 EZG registered?

AK02 EZG is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2002.

Is AK02 EZG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK02 EZG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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