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AV52 JZO

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

143,062 mi
Last recorded143,062 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 JZO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 143,062 miles

EML light on dash instrument panel

Offside Rear 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)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 143,062 miles

EML light on dash instrument panel

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear 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)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 143,029 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Coolant leak

ENGINE HUNTING

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 137,389 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 130,601 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 124,332 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 124,268 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2010 121,353 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 121,353 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 120,003 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 120,003 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 108,470 miles

Both rear tyres deteriating

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

Front number deteriating

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear heat shield detached

Sills and engine top and bottom covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2007 90,276 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 71,824 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)

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AV52 JZO is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 AV52 JZO, 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 AV52 JZO registered?

AV52 JZO is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 September 2002.

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