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AV52 OKA

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2018
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

178,713 mi
Last recorded178,713 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 OKA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2017 178,713 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 169,503 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 169,503 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 161,056 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 144,131 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust end box outer casing is corroded

offside rear tyre deteriorated and cut on outer sidewall - strong advice

Pass 20 Oct 2014 144,131 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust end box outer casing is corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2013 134,052 miles

Exhaust flexi has a slight blow

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2012 124,865 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 108,029 miles

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall and edge of wheel damadged

nearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

nearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge and is just legal

offside rear brake disc badly corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and low on tread

Fail 29 Nov 2011 84,007 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall and edge of wheel damadged

nearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge

nearside front tyre worn bald on inner edge and is just legal

offside rear brake disc badly corroded

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge and low on tread

Pass 17 Nov 2010 87,884 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 69,848 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 55,306 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 41,323 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 25,552 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 19,510 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 OKA is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OKA, 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 OKA registered?

AV52 OKA is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 December 2002.

Is AV52 OKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 OKA shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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