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AO02 GCZ

2002 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

230,572 mi
Last recorded230,572 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 GCZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 230,572 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe has corrosion . (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has small leak . (6.1.2 (a))

brake pads all round getting down .

fuel leak on engine .excess fuel covers engine but no drips,unable to locate fuel leak as under engine covers .

Fail 7 Feb 2020 230,505 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe has corrosion . (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer has small leak . (6.1.2 (a))

brake pads all round getting down .

fuel leak on engine .excess fuel covers engine but no drips,unable to locate fuel leak as under engine covers .

Pass 15 Feb 2019 217,256 miles

excess fuel around engine after fuel leak , suggest excess removed .

Fail 8 Feb 2019 217,185 miles

Fuel pipe leaking Engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2018 203,144 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust silencer corroded but secure .

Fail 3 Feb 2018 202,747 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 190,472 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 190,413 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 181,278 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 180,889 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 171,566 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 171,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2014 159,153 miles

Both Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Shoulder

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

Fail 15 Feb 2014 158,625 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both Rear Tyres Worn On Inner Shoulder

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 145,693 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 140,261 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 128,326 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 128,326 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 120,215 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 May 2009 105,861 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 105,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 13 May 2008 94,701 miles

Rear exhaust clamp onto middle section very badly corroded

Rear handbrake cables through mountings very dry and wearing

Rear tyre wall/treds badly cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2007 77,062 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 77,062 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

air intake pipe to turbo split

both rear shockers have slight fluid leak

Pass 6 Mar 2006 62,068 miles

engine under tray fitted

oil leak

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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AO02 GCZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AO02 GCZ, 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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AO02 GCZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2002.

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