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AO52 GUE

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

130,943 mi
Last recorded130,943 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 GUE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 130,943 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2018 130,782 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 123,915 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 115,080 miles

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 18 Jul 2016 115,080 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 20 Jul 2015 106,065 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 19 Jul 2014 94,668 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2013 84,516 miles

front and centre exhaust mountings missing

Fail 13 Jul 2013 84,516 miles

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

front and centre exhaust mountings missing

Pass 14 Jul 2012 75,288 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 66,365 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2010 56,060 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)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jul 2009 48,095 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 39,166 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 29,773 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 27,035 miles

TYRES -- O/S/F SIDE WALL SCRUBBED

Pass 15 Jul 2005 23,917 miles

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

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

o/s/r, n/s/r and n/s/f tyres have cracks and cuts in sidewalls(not showing cords)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AO52 GUE is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AO52 GUE, 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 AO52 GUE registered?

AO52 GUE is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2002.

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