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AF02 GJV

2002 Saab 9-3

Brown Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,183 mi
Last recorded114,183 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 GJV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2014 114,183 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2014 112,622 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 107,774 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear discs slightly rusty

slight damage screen

Fail 16 May 2013 107,742 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

rear discs slightly rusty

slight damage screen

Pass 22 Mar 2012 101,961 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 98,040 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 90,985 miles

all tyres low edges

Pass 25 Mar 2009 83,935 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 67,746 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 67,630 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 46,022 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 26,918 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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AF02 GJV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Brown with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF02 GJV, 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 AF02 GJV registered?

AF02 GJV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 April 2002.

Is AF02 GJV safe to buy?

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