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DU02 ZBW

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,711 mi
Last recorded123,711 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 ZBW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 123,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 117,649 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 105,083 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 96,982 miles

Nearside front McPhereson strut corroded under dirt shield.

Rear Brake-pads are wearing thin.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 89,524 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 87,666 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 83,263 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 78,382 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 78,379 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 74,477 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 69,428 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 63,472 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 62,810 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZBW is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DU02 ZBW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU02 ZBW registered?

DU02 ZBW is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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The MOT history for DU02 ZBW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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