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AF02 GNV

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 217cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,385 mi
Last recorded55,385 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 GNV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine217cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 55,385 miles

front tyres perishing and down to 2.5mm

Fail 8 Mar 2015 55,360 miles

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

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

front tyres perishing and down to 2.5mm

Pass 8 Mar 2014 51,493 miles

O/S/F FOG LIGHT GLASS BROKEN

both front & n/s/r tyres cracking in tread . 205/55R16 87W

Pass 17 Mar 2013 46,451 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 42,680 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 38,979 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 34,852 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 29,943 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 25,755 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 20,777 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 20,777 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 17,048 miles

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)

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 GNV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 217cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GNV, 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 GNV registered?

AF02 GNV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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