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GX02 TZC

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,070 mi
Last recorded125,070 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 TZC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 125,070 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack very minor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2019 125,062 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2019 123,242 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 May 2019 123,235 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2019 123,096 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 114,985 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 114,977 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 105,182 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 96,723 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 86,895 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 77,475 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 67,224 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 58,373 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 48,763 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 39,865 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 33,050 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 33,050 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 31,296 miles

Nearside rear tyre perished & deep cracks

Pass 6 Feb 2007 28,512 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 23,937 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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GX02 TZC is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GX02 TZC, 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 GX02 TZC registered?

GX02 TZC is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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