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GK02 ZTT

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

164,015 mi
Last recorded164,015 miles
Recorded on27 May 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 ZTT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 May 2022 164,015 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2021 158,893 miles

Front oily residue on engine/ body

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from nearside to offside front brake hose (across Bulkhead) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear parking brake application is uneven

Fail 18 May 2021 158,893 miles

Front oily residue on engine/ body

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from nearside to offside front brake hose (across Bulkhead) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear parking brake application is uneven

Pass 27 May 2019 146,304 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower track control arm bushes are slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 May 2019 146,304 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too high both nearside and offside front (4.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower track control arm bushes are slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 144,713 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2017 144,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear silencer is deteriated,trim over sills not allowing a full inspection

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 144,663 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear silencer is deteriated,trim over sills not allowing a full inspection

Pass 1 Feb 2016 131,841 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 131,841 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 119,430 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 119,430 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 107,326 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 95,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

full inspection of sill not possible

Pass 9 Feb 2012 86,347 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2012 86,347 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 72,694 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 67,579 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 61,127 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 59,413 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 52,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 52,288 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 44,712 miles

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

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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GK02 ZTT is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 GK02 ZTT, 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 GK02 ZTT registered?

GK02 ZTT is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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