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AV52 GYX

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

125,623 mi
Last recorded125,623 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 125,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint borderline (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 112,820 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint borderline (2.4.G.2)

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

front tyres wearing low

rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner egde

Pass 30 Aug 2014 98,936 miles

stiffness to steering noted

Fail 30 Aug 2014 98,936 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

stiffness to steering noted

Pass 12 Sep 2013 93,783 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both wiper blades starting to split

power steering tight to turn right

Pass 13 Sep 2012 86,755 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 86,755 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 85,380 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 84,513 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 83,006 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 75,225 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 60,288 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 60,288 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 46,231 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 35,987 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 GYX 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 80%.

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 GYX, 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 GYX registered?

AV52 GYX is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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