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HJ02 NBZ

2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

184,553 mi
Last recorded184,553 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid116,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 NBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Tid
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2014 184,553 miles

rear exhaust box clamp corroded

Fail 16 Jul 2014 184,553 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust box clamp corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2013 181,313 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 176,783 miles

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

off side front brake disc corroded

rear exhaust clamp heavily corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2011 170,566 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs corroded

both near side tyre 2.0mm

Pass 22 Jun 2010 163,696 miles

all four brake discs corroded

park brake lever has travel

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2010 163,696 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

all four brake discs corroded

park brake lever has travel

Pass 17 Mar 2009 153,194 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 132,758 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 112,630 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 112,630 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

crack in windscreen outside swept aerea

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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HJ02 NBZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HJ02 NBZ, 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 HJ02 NBZ registered?

HJ02 NBZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Tid, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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