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RA02 DZX

2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

204,769 mi
Last recorded204,769 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid116,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA02 DZX
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 204,769 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Oct 2014 195,492 miles

Both front seatbelt retracting mechanism's slow

Front number plate badly deteriorated

Multiple chips in windscreen

Offside front seatbelt webbing frayed

Fail 8 Oct 2014 195,492 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Both front seatbelt retracting mechanism's slow

Front number plate badly deteriorated

Multiple chips in windscreen

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside front seatbelt webbing frayed

Pass 20 Sep 2013 182,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked but not likely to be missread

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape (stepping out)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 25 Sep 2012 174,097 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 158,931 miles

adise front discs wearing thin

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 145,627 miles

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

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

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

front discs worn

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 1 Jul 2009 133,105 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2009 132,938 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 122,249 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2007 109,221 miles

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

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

cuts on n/s/f & o/s/f tyres

Pass 30 Jun 2006 97,612 miles

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

Slight damage to the outer wall of the O/S/F Tyre

Slight screen damage.

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Tid?

Based on 3,370 MOT tests across 440 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
9,627
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
440
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 227
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 130
position lamp(s) not working 89
parking brake recording little or no effort 83
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 82
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RA02 DZX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.1% with a typical mileage of 116,724 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 SE Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 227 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RA02 DZX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RA02 DZX registered?

RA02 DZX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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