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CE52 GFJ

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

153,737 mi
Last recorded153,737 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 GFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 153,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2016 151,209 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and deteriorated (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

oil leaks

Fail 2 Feb 2016 151,209 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and deteriorated (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens (1.7.5a)

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

front exhaust flexi section deteriorated

oil leaks

Pass 18 Feb 2015 147,739 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres thin outer edges (215/55/16/V)

noisy power steering

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 21 Feb 2014 140,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 140,599 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 135,818 miles

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

rear heatshield loose

Pass 30 May 2012 132,938 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 127,602 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 122,046 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 115,557 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 109,770 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 104,549 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 82,007 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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CE52 GFJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CE52 GFJ, 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 CE52 GFJ registered?

CE52 GFJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2002.

Is CE52 GFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE52 GFJ shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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