MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,873 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight uneven tyre wear to nearside rear tyre on the inner edge
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front number plate slightly deteriorated
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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FY02 GZS is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 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 FY02 GZS, 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 FY02 GZS registered?
FY02 GZS is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2002.
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