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AF02 GBV

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,810 mi
Last recorded104,810 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 GBV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2014 104,810 miles

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

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

o/s headlamp damaged

oil leak

rear silencer deteriated

Pass 13 Jun 2013 97,207 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jun 2013 97,207 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 93,461 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 90,791 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

o/s wiper blade split at end

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 20 Apr 2010 88,021 miles

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

OFF SIDE HEADLIGHT GLASS DAMAGED ADVISE RUN OUT ON NEAR SIDE REAR DISK

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

Fail 20 Apr 2010 88,021 miles

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

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

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

OFF SIDE HEADLIGHT GLASS DAMAGED ADVISE RUN OUT ON NEAR SIDE REAR DISK

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 83,925 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside headlight chipped

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 19 Mar 2008 73,168 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 73,166 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 60,443 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 44,812 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 44,811 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE BADLY WORN ON EDGES

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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AF02 GBV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AF02 GBV, 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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AF02 GBV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2002.

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