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BD02 GZT

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

168,807 mi
Last recorded168,807 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 GZT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2018 168,807 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both main line pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear part of exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2017 163,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre worn slightly out of shape on the inside edge

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 158,093 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2016 158,093 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 150,901 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

crack in front number plate

engine light on

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 144,049 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 144,040 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 138,243 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 126,868 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2011 117,139 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 117,139 miles

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 103,359 miles

Oil leak

windscreen chipped at offside

Fail 9 Nov 2010 103,359 miles

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

Oil leak

windscreen chipped at offside

Pass 9 Nov 2009 83,904 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 71,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 9 May 2008 61,690 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 51,584 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 51,581 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2006 33,232 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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BD02 GZT is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BD02 GZT, 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 BD02 GZT registered?

BD02 GZT is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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