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AO02 NZP

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

146,058 mi
Last recorded146,058 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 NZP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 146,058 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 133,961 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 125,757 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 125,728 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 115,798 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 100,984 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 85,771 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Jun 2010 80,637 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 76,230 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 73,358 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 69,605 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2005 61,581 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 NZP is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 NZP, 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 NZP registered?

AO02 NZP is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is AO02 NZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO02 NZP shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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