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FD02 ZWC

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

122,802 mi
Last recorded122,802 miles
Recorded on24 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD02 ZWC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2012 122,802 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

uneven wear on nsr/osr tyres on inner treads.

Pass 16 May 2011 102,418 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 102,419 miles

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 25 May 2010 84,582 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 74,116 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 74,116 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2008 65,357 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 54,806 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre split all the way around the sidewall

n/s/r tyre deformed

o/s/f tyre split all the way around the sidewall

o/s/r tyre deformed

Pass 16 May 2006 43,874 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 43,788 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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FD02 ZWC is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FD02 ZWC, 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 FD02 ZWC registered?

FD02 ZWC is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 June 2002.

Is FD02 ZWC safe to buy?

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