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CE02 TZU

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,498 mi
Last recorded139,498 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 TZU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2013 139,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

underbody starting to rust

Pass 7 Nov 2012 131,027 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 7 Nov 2012

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 124,659 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 124,641 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 108,059 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear silencer exhaust clamp deterioated - no exhaust blow

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 108,059 miles

Rear silencer exhaust clamp deterioated - no exhaust blow

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 90,467 miles

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

rear tail gate wing loose

Fail 24 Sep 2009 90,467 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear tail gate wing loose

Pass 23 Sep 2008 72,872 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 58,239 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 52,213 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Outer Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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CE02 TZU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CE02 TZU, 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 CE02 TZU registered?

CE02 TZU is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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