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YX02 GZA

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

76,534 mi
Last recorded76,534 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 GZA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 76,534 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 76,304 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2024 76,301 miles

Fuel pipe insecure Fuel pipe connection to fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Control arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour White (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2023 73,839 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2023 73,837 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 68,468 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 64,658 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 64,499 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes in centre clip (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 64,215 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 63,760 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 63,324 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 62,511 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 61,657 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 60,674 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 59,546 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 59,544 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 57,967 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 56,280 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear exhaust clamp broken

Pass 1 May 2009 54,834 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 51,382 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 42,503 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 33,755 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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YX02 GZA is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YX02 GZA, 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 YX02 GZA registered?

YX02 GZA is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 May 2002.

Is YX02 GZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX02 GZA shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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