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CF52 GLY

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

105,761 mi
Last recorded105,761 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF52 GLY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 105,761 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 100,222 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 95,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 90,502 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top cover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Nov 2015 90,147 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt top cover (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Dec 2014 84,975 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 79,993 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 75,940 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 17 Dec 2011 70,732 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 65,264 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 59,830 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 52,949 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

Pass 3 Oct 2007 45,020 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 37,088 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2005 28,488 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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CF52 GLY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 CF52 GLY, 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 CF52 GLY registered?

CF52 GLY is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 November 2002.

Is CF52 GLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF52 GLY shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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