MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,248 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded but not excessive (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust back box heavily corroded but not leaking
Front Side repeater likely to become detached both front side repeaters loose (4.4.1 (c) (ii))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded but not excessive (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust back box heavily corroded but not leaking
Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion surface corrosion showing through (6.1.A.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion surface corrosion showing through (6.1.A.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
exhaust back box outer casing slightly corroded
nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
offside front fog light lens broken
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
center exhaust flexi blowing
rear silencer rusty
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
front pads and discs quite worn on o/s/f
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
sill covers fitted
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
sill covers fitted
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear exhaust clamp rusted
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AO52 GVT is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 AO52 GVT, 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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AO52 GVT is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2002.
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