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CA51 GNJ

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,444 mi
Last recorded110,444 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

RegistrationCA51 GNJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 110,444 miles

engine light on

exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Feb 2015 104,491 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 104,491 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

n/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/f tyre getting low

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2014 92,305 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 92,305 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 78,644 miles

both rear tyres going out of shape on inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2012 73,044 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 67,062 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 67,059 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 62,010 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 57,137 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 52,075 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 46,862 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 40,508 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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CA51 GNJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc 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 CA51 GNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CA51 GNJ?

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What year was CA51 GNJ registered?

CA51 GNJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is CA51 GNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA51 GNJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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