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AO02 GCK

2002 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,552 mi
Last recorded141,552 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 GCK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 141,552 miles

Battery loose but not considered insecure

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 141,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged Abs ring (3.4.2)

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

Battery loose but not considered insecure

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 134,536 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exshaust box peeling layers

engine covers fitted

rear axle support bushes worn

Pass 26 Sep 2014 127,038 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

both sides rear axle bushes worn

Pass 4 Oct 2013 120,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

rear exshaust box peeling layers

Fail 27 Sep 2013 120,282 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

rear exshaust box peeling layers

Pass 18 Sep 2012 111,639 miles

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

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

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

rear exshaust section deteriorate

Pass 4 Oct 2011 106,251 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

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

rear axle beam corroded (not affecting strength)

rear brake discs corroding on faces

Fail 27 Sep 2011 106,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Side Lamp Bulb Not Working.

Rear Brake Disc's Excessively Corroded, Rusty and Pitted.

Rear Number Plate Slight Faded And Deteriorated.

Pass 4 Jan 2011 101,617 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

both rear tyres have shallow cuts in tread

rear axle beam corroded (not affecting strength)

Pass 13 Jan 2010 95,247 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

full inspection of vehicle prevented by fitting of sill trims

rear brake discs showing signs of corrosion+pitting

rear brake flexs,ferrules corroded

rear number plate slightly dis-colouring

slight misting of oil on engine/gearbox areas

Pass 21 Jan 2009 87,098 miles

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

Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

front brake discs showing signs of corrosion

rear number plate dis-colouring

slight misting of oil on engine+gearbox areas

Pass 24 Jan 2008 80,681 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

rear number plate starting to dis-colour

slight dampness of oil on gearbox

Pass 22 Jan 2007 72,553 miles

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

both rear tyres have several cuts in tread

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 19 Jan 2007 72,553 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyres have several cuts in tread

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

hand brake travel slightly high

o/s/f tyre has several cuts in tread

o/s/f wiper blade slightly streaking

Pass 27 Jan 2006 59,468 miles

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

front brake discs discolouring

front number plate starting to discolour

o/s/r brake disc corroding

rear number plate discolouring (can read ok)

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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AO02 GCK is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 2,171cc diesel 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 AO02 GCK, 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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AO02 GCK is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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