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AV52 GYP

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

211,650 mi
Last recorded211,650 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 GYP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2016 211,650 miles

offside and nearside rear suspension lower front arms from hub to sub frame . balljoints have play.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 204,437 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 196,130 miles

hand brake travel high

Fail 3 Sep 2013 190,855 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise bonnet strut does not hold bonnet up

advise front number plate is starting to fade

o/s/r seat belt has not been inspected due to child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Sep 2013 190,855 miles

advise bonnet strut does not hold bonnet up

advise front number plate is starting to fade

o/s/r seat belt has not been inspected due to child seat fitted at time of test

Pass 24 Oct 2012 185,421 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 3 Oct 2011 177,158 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 177,158 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 166,817 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 15 Oct 2010 165,533 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 16 Oct 2009 150,123 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 150,078 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 137,548 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 124,547 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 85,517 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 GYP is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GYP, 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 GYP registered?

AV52 GYP is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is AV52 GYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 GYP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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