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A1 GBD

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,563 mi
Last recorded56,563 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 GBD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 56,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 56,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust and exhaust clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both indicators (4.4.3 (a))

non obligatory mirror glass cracked

offside outer CV gaiter weeping grease

Fail 13 Nov 2018 56,300 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust and exhaust clamp deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both indicators (4.4.3 (a))

non obligatory mirror glass cracked

offside outer CV gaiter weeping grease

Pass 21 Nov 2017 54,383 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both indicators (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 51,921 miles

rear brake discs scored

rear exhaust and exhaust clamp deteriorated

Fail 14 Nov 2016 51,921 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs scored

rear exhaust and exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 17 Nov 2015 49,477 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 45,713 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2013 43,385 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 40,510 miles

uneven wear on rear tyres

Fail 14 Nov 2012 40,508 miles

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

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

uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 15 Nov 2011 37,633 miles

both front tyres worn to legal limit on inner edges

uneven wear on rear tyres

Fail 15 Nov 2011 37,630 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres worn to legal limit on inner edges

uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 11 Nov 2010 34,845 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 30,022 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 24,871 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 20,292 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Nov 2006 16,403 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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A1 GBD is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A1 GBD, 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 A1 GBD registered?

A1 GBD is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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