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AO52 GVC

2002 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

104,036 mi
Last recorded104,036 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 GVC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 104,036 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2015 99,726 miles

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nsf tyres cracking

Pass 10 Jan 2014 92,011 miles

exhaust bracket broken

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Dec 2012 85,112 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 77,770 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 70,089 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)

Fail 17 Dec 2010 70,089 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)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 62,720 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 53,809 miles

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

both front tyres close to limit wearing on outer edge

Pass 18 Dec 2007 46,290 miles

NOTE; n/s/r and o/s/r tyre outer wall slightly deteriarated no ply or cords visible.

Pass 13 Dec 2006 38,287 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 30,340 miles

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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AO52 GVC is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GVC, 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 GVC registered?

AO52 GVC is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 November 2002.

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