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AO02 GDJ

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,737 mi
Last recorded44,737 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2010
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 GDJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2010 44,737 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 44,737 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 42,277 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

bulkhead flexing when steering worked

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 6 Jun 2008 40,371 miles

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 5 Jun 2008 40,371 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 21 May 2007 38,015 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 38,015 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f lens cover missing

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 GDJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AO02 GDJ, 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 AO02 GDJ registered?

AO02 GDJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 March 2002.

Is AO02 GDJ safe to buy?

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