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GD02 TZE

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2173cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

213,122 mi
Last recorded213,122 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 TZE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,173cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 213,122 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 200,106 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 186,917 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 176,142 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 164,869 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 153,171 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 140,735 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 130,027 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 102,369 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 102,368 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 70,047 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2007 69,864 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 47,881 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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GD02 TZE is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,173cc diesel 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 GD02 TZE, 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 GD02 TZE registered?

GD02 TZE is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 August 2002.

Is GD02 TZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD02 TZE 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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