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FY02 NZX

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,558 mi
Last recorded121,558 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 NZX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 121,558 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 112,159 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2015 112,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2014 97,402 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 97,051 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 82,240 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 77,819 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2011 77,815 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre inner edge worn

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2010 70,573 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 70,572 miles

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 63,501 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 57,293 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2007 50,826 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 42,535 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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FY02 NZX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 FY02 NZX, 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 FY02 NZX registered?

FY02 NZX is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 March 2002.

Is FY02 NZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY02 NZX shows 14 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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