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GK02 ZTZ

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

92,392 mi
Last recorded92,392 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 ZTZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 92,392 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

engine lamp on

Pass 9 Jul 2021 92,256 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2020 89,457 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 88,884 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 88,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged pick up ring cracked (1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 86,935 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 83,807 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Corrosion offside front inner wing

Front pads close to squeak plates

Nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Offside rear indicator fadded

Offside rear tyre tread splitting

Pass 13 Jun 2016 80,902 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 78,329 miles

Nearside front tyre soft

Offside rear tyre inner sideall splitting

Fail 9 Jun 2015 78,329 miles

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside front tyre soft

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside rear tyre inner sideall splitting

Pass 23 Jun 2014 72,571 miles

Front suspension bushes worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight play in nearside front inner rack end

Pass 26 Apr 2013 66,541 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside headlamp damaged

Rear exhaust clamp deteriated

Fail 26 Apr 2013 66,541 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside headlamp damaged

Offside rear tyre soft

Rear exhaust clamp deteriated

Rear exhaust heatsheild loose

Pass 14 May 2012 62,531 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust heatsheild deteriating

offside headlamp damaged

Fail 28 Apr 2011 57,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

off side head lamp glass damaged

Pass 28 Apr 2011 57,002 miles

off side head lamp glass damaged

Fail 14 May 2010 50,808 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2010 50,808 miles

Nearside Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2009 45,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 45,768 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 39,957 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 39,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2006 34,371 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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GK02 ZTZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 ZTZ, 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 GK02 ZTZ registered?

GK02 ZTZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 April 2002.

Is GK02 ZTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK02 ZTZ shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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