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AF02 GXL

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,708 mi
Last recorded98,708 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF02 GXL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2024 98,708 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2022 94,801 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2022 94,718 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 88,532 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 77,872 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

oil leaks

Pass 10 Jan 2015 72,928 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2014 69,434 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jan 2013 64,989 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust flexible section blowing

it would appear that your handbrake system requires an adjustment or repair.

major oil leak

offside hand brake comes up 120kg before nearside works!

both rear tyres worn excessively on inner edges but not exposing cords(215/45R17)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 60,548 miles

Both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 60,546 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 56,110 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 52,294 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 48,239 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 42,989 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 38,598 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 27,719 miles

Nearside Rear 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 GXL is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 GXL, 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 GXL registered?

AF02 GXL is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 March 2002.

Is AF02 GXL safe to buy?

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