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YX02 GZL

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,655 mi
Last recorded172,655 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 GZL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 172,655 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

front windscreen cracked at n/s

Pass 6 Jul 2012 157,845 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 157,835 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 148,524 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 148,524 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 137,077 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs corroded / worn

Pass 15 Jun 2009 125,226 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 116,134 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 108,298 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 98,653 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 GZL is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GZL, 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 YX02 GZL registered?

YX02 GZL is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 July 2002.

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