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DU02 ZBZ

2002 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,841 mi
Last recorded116,841 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 ZBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 May 2010 116,841 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 116,841 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 108,124 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 94,176 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 76,075 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 76,075 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 59,435 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 ZBZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DU02 ZBZ, 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 ZBZ registered?

DU02 ZBZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 May 2002.

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The MOT history for DU02 ZBZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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