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FY02 PZW

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,014 mi
Last recorded96,014 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY02 PZW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2016 96,014 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 84,916 miles

uneven ware to both sides rear tyres

Pass 27 Aug 2014 74,577 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 74,577 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2013 64,474 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 644,474 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 58,706 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Apr 2012 58,706 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 52,021 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Apr 2011 52,021 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2010 45,441 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 38,661 miles

front disc pads worn low

Pass 28 Apr 2008 35,297 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 31,360 miles

advise condition of n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 29 Apr 2006 27,924 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2005 24,310 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 PZW is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PZW, 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 PZW registered?

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

Is FY02 PZW safe to buy?

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