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AO02 NZF

2002 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

107,867 mi
Last recorded107,867 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 NZF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2019 107,867 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 103,563 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 103,563 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2017 95,465 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 92,324 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to and from flexy (3.6.B.2c)

both front seatbelt catches twisted on web

both rear wheel arches corrosion

chip bottom screen o/s

front disc pitting pads getting low

front tyres wear inner edge

o/s/f link rod slight play

o/s/f seatbelt bit slow to return

two hose clips missing off fuel fill pipes

Pass 21 Apr 2015 89,026 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front seatbelt catches twisted on web

front brakes slight bind

front discs pitting

front tyres wear edges

o/s/f link rod slight play

o/s/r tyre uneven wear inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2014 84,058 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front seatbelt catches twisted on web

front discs pitting

heatsheild at rear loose

o/s/f link rod slight play (maybe noise)

rear ex box and clamp bad corrosion

Fail 10 Apr 2014 84,058 miles

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

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front seatbelt catches twisted on web

front discs pitting

heatsheild at rear loose

o/s/f link rod slight play (maybe noise)

rear ex box and clamp bad corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2013 79,122 miles

Exhaust corroded.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 74,956 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 68,988 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 62,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 55,523 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 50,673 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 45,181 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 41,015 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 NZF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AO02 NZF, 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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What year was AO02 NZF registered?

AO02 NZF is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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