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AV52 KAO

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,730 mi
Last recorded112,730 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 KAO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 112,730 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 112,730 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage indicator repeater lamp lens (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 106,443 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 106,443 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 97,383 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 91,816 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2011 85,025 miles

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)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 77,552 miles

Both rear shock asborber mountings cracked / corroded.

Brake fluid level low.

N/S/F headlamp beam image poor.

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

Fail 15 Oct 2010 77,550 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Brake fluid level low.

N/S/F headlamp beam image poor.

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 69,558 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 60,893 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 51,697 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006

(1) Middle exhaust bracket snapped.

Pass 21 Oct 2005 33,189 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 KAO is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KAO, 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 KAO registered?

AV52 KAO is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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