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FY02 PZU

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,681 mi
Last recorded123,681 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 PZU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 123,681 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake pipes greased

Surface corrosion to all brake discs

Fail 24 Oct 2017 123,680 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake pipes greased

Surface corrosion to all brake discs

Fail 7 Oct 2017 123,672 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion to all brake discs

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to suspension components

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly perished

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear brake pipes greased

Pass 20 Jul 2016 120,474 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 114,075 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 107,217 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 101,697 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 91,372 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 79,367 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 65,631 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 55,161 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 41,005 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 37,577 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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FY02 PZU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 FY02 PZU, 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 PZU registered?

FY02 PZU is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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The MOT history for FY02 PZU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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