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WK02 ZFP

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

193,505 mi
Last recorded193,505 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK02 ZFP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 193,505 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

no. plates deteriorating

o/s/f headlamp damaged

rear indicator bulbs discolouring

Fail 13 May 2015 193,505 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

no. plates deteriorating

o/s/f headlamp damaged

o/s/r bumper insecure

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly and on the limit in places

oil on min.

rear indicator bulbs discolouring

Pass 15 May 2014 161,508 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front tyres wearing low - 2mm

n/s/r brake dragging slightly

some imbalance in rear brakes

Pass 24 May 2013 130,240 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

front number plate cracked

rear tyres worn low on inner edges

some flexing in front bulkhead around rack mountings

Fail 23 May 2013 130,240 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

front number plate cracked

front tyres worn low on inner edges

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracking

some flexing in front bulkhead around rack mountings

Pass 21 May 2012 118,699 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 21 May 2012 118,699 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

front tyres wearing low on edges

Pass 27 May 2011 114,888 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 100,777 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 95,921 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 95,921 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 87,512 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 79,128 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 79,128 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 65,815 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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WK02 ZFP is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WK02 ZFP, 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 WK02 ZFP registered?

WK02 ZFP is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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