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DU02 LZP

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,455 mi
Last recorded132,455 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 LZP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 132,455 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 132,455 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 125,675 miles

MARK U HAVE DAMAGED THE NEW WIPER BLDES

Pass 14 Feb 2009 118,798 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 113,954 miles

slight play n/s track rod end. o/s rear tyre worn badly on inside edge. n/s and o/s outer cv boots small pin hole. rear exhaust back box clamp in poor condition

Pass 9 Feb 2007 107,173 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 107,095 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

o/s track rod end dust boot is split advise replacement

slight wear in front suspension lower arm bushes

Pass 3 Mar 2006 90,071 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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DU02 LZP is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DU02 LZP, 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 DU02 LZP registered?

DU02 LZP is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 March 2002.

Is DU02 LZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU02 LZP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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