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GD02 UUR

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,138 mi
Last recorded127,138 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 UUR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 127,138 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 127,138 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 126,904 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 126,904 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 124,850 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 124,850 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres are heavily out of shape on inners

engine leaking oil - large ammount of oil present on o/s lower of engine

Pass 7 Jan 2012 112,734 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 101,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 98,427 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 93,977 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 81,758 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 68,793 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 56,443 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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GD02 UUR is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GD02 UUR, 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 GD02 UUR registered?

GD02 UUR is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2002.

Is GD02 UUR safe to buy?

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