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AO52 GVF

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,579 mi
Last recorded89,579 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 GVF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2011 89,579 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 86,960 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 79,079 miles

offside rear tyre tread starting to seperate

Pass 19 May 2008 70,577 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 62,009 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 57,036 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 51,520 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 GVF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AO52 GVF?

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What year was AO52 GVF registered?

AO52 GVF is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 December 2002.

Is AO52 GVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 GVF shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AO52 GVF have outstanding finance?

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