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AO02 NZY

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

95,125 mi
Last recorded95,125 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 NZY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2019 95,125 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2019 95,125 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 94,270 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 93,550 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 93,226 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 93,226 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2015 91,045 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 91,045 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 90,309 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 88,970 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2012 87,218 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 85,501 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 80,953 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 75,890 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 75,886 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 69,933 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 64,578 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 62,513 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 NZY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NZY, 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 NZY registered?

AO02 NZY is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 May 2002.

Is AO02 NZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO02 NZY shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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