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DG02 PZM

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

108,551 mi
Last recorded108,551 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 PZM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2016 108,551 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear. (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors,axel and inner flitches (2.4.A.3)

metal brake pipes have been greased

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 22 Mar 2016 108,550 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded and rear floor (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both floors,axel and inner flitches (2.4.A.3)

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 9 Mar 2015 101,483 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2015 101,483 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 95,562 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 89,899 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 81,765 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 81,760 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 74,443 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 65,052 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 65,052 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 52,776 miles

NAIL IN OSR TYRE TREAD SUGGEST REPAIRED

Pass 18 Feb 2008 41,407 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Feb 2007 32,372 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2006 24,241 miles

offside mirror cracked

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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DG02 PZM is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DG02 PZM, 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 DG02 PZM registered?

DG02 PZM is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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