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AV52 OZT

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

117,457 mi
Last recorded117,457 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 OZT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 117,457 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 117,417 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 114,023 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 109,722 miles

Front brake imbalance of 25% max allowed is 25%.

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 12 Dec 2011 99,143 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 89,646 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 78,707 miles

O/S/R seat belt starting to fray.

Oil Filler cap was not fitted correctly.

Stonechip in centre of windscreen

Pass 15 Dec 2008 68,406 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 56,319 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 43,535 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 30,490 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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AV52 OZT is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AV52 OZT, 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 OZT registered?

AV52 OZT is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 December 2002.

Is AV52 OZT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 OZT shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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