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VU02 WZS

2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

160,963 mi
Last recorded160,963 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid116,724 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 WZS
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 160,963 miles

Offside Front Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

hand brake needs adjusting

Fail 21 Oct 2010 149,027 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 149,027 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 128,737 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2008 109,116 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 97,313 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 79,626 miles

offside headlight lens cracked

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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VU02 WZS is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VU02 WZS, 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 VU02 WZS registered?

VU02 WZS is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 8 April 2002.

Is VU02 WZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU02 WZS shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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