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AO02 NZA

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2022
Tests29 (16 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate55.2%

Mileage

122,469 mi
Last recorded122,469 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 NZA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 13 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2022 122,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting located near to the brake pipes (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near to the sub frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting located near to the jacking points and you can see the wiring loom right through (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting located near to the jacking points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front fog lamp not working

Pass 5 Aug 2021 121,318 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2021 121,318 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight exhaust blow coming from the rear exhaust box and exhaust system is corroded

small chip on front window screen outside of the zone A, not effecting drivers view of the road

Fail 3 Aug 2021 121,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting missing Nut missing from the top suspension Mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

slight exhaust blow coming from the rear exhaust box and exhaust system is corroded

small chip on front window screen outside of the zone A, not effecting drivers view of the road

Pass 5 Aug 2020 120,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2020 120,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged ABS RING (1.6 (e))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (1.6 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture FRONT TOO REAR BY TANK (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 119,615 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 118,177 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 117,879 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2017 117,879 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Apr 2017 117,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 115,217 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 112,098 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 112,097 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2014 107,082 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 103,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 103,741 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 99,408 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 99,408 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2011 96,084 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 96,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 92,329 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 92,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 85,929 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

body damage o/s/r

engine management light on

engine oil leak

front and rear brake ferrules corroded

slight bind o/s/r brake

Fail 29 Jan 2009 85,929 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

body damage o/s/r

engine management light on

engine oil leak

front and rear brake ferrules corroded

slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 5 Apr 2008 84,610 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 84,610 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 69,938 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 60,467 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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AO02 NZA is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.2%.

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 NZA, 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 NZA is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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