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AK02 LZE

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,756 mi
Last recorded136,756 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 LZE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 136,756 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 136,754 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 126,509 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2014 126,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 115,096 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2013 115,096 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 109,848 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 109,848 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 105,364 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 105,364 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 99,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 99,343 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 85,208 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 83,080 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 71,863 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 71,863 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2006 63,790 miles

poor screen repair

Fail 11 May 2006 63,786 miles

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

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)

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 LZE is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LZE, 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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AK02 LZE is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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