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CF02 CRZ

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

156,077 mi
Last recorded156,077 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF02 CRZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 156,077 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2018 156,077 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Upper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Upper (3.6.B.4e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 153,828 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 151,808 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 146,039 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 141,345 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 136,640 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 129,853 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 123,431 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 115,097 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 102,195 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 86,670 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 73,041 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 73,041 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate slight damage

Pass 24 Apr 2006 56,645 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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CF02 CRZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 CF02 CRZ, 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 CF02 CRZ registered?

CF02 CRZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 March 2002.

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The MOT history for CF02 CRZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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