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BD02 GZZ

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

167,897 mi
Last recorded167,897 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD02 GZZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 167,897 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2011 151,484 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 7 Jun 2010 134,574 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 122,369 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 May 2009 122,369 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 110,441 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 May 2007 94,015 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 73,173 miles
Pass 4 May 2005 54,265 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 GZZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BD02 GZZ, 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 GZZ registered?

BD02 GZZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 May 2002.

Is BD02 GZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD02 GZZ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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