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AV52 GYE

2002 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

100,610 mi
Last recorded100,610 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 GYE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 100,610 miles

Central exhaust mounting badly corroded

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre getting low

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 94,562 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 94,562 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 86,510 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 78,858 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 72,379 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 66,472 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 60,605 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 49,372 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 41,329 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 36,198 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 36,197 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 29,462 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 23,759 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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AV52 GYE is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AV52 GYE, 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 AV52 GYE registered?

AV52 GYE is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is AV52 GYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 GYE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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