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AV52 GYG

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

119,874 mi
Last recorded119,874 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 GYG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 119,874 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 114,964 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 110,854 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 103,938 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 103,938 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 95,575 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 95,575 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 85,285 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 85,285 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 76,258 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 76,258 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 65,974 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 55,039 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 55,039 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 44,345 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 33,104 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 33,104 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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 GYG is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AV52 GYG, 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 GYG registered?

AV52 GYG is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 November 2002.

Is AV52 GYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 GYG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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