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GD02 UUX

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

178,667 mi
Last recorded178,667 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 UUX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 178,667 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 177,784 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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)

front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 2 May 2014 177,302 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 May 2013 171,971 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2012 166,824 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 158,227 miles

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

exhust clammp rusted rear

Pass 18 May 2010 150,448 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

centre brake light has been disconnected

Pass 21 May 2009 135,828 miles
Fail 21 May 2009 135,828 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 May 2008 120,064 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 107,115 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 93,341 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 UUX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GD02 UUX, 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 UUX registered?

GD02 UUX is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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The MOT history for GD02 UUX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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