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GD02 UVL

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,937 mi
Last recorded132,937 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD02 UVL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 132,937 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolamnt low

Fail 23 Sep 2016 132,931 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

coolamnt low

tracking

Pass 10 Sep 2015 122,022 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Fail 7 Sep 2015 121,918 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre has nail in it

Fail 12 Sep 2014 111,314 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear niumbe rpalte starting to fade

wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 12 Sep 2014 111,314 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear niumbe rpalte starting to fade

wipers smearing screen slightly

Fail 4 Sep 2013 104,266 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 4 Sep 2013 104,266 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear number plate starting to fade

Pass 7 Sep 2012 94,570 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

rear numbe rplate starting to fade

Fail 7 Sep 2012 94,570 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear numbe rplate starting to fade

Pass 12 Sep 2011 77,885 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyre pressures low

oil level just above minmumu

rear exhaust bracket /clamp corroded

tracking out?

Fail 7 Sep 2011 77,847 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyre pressures low

oil level just above minmumu

rear exhaust bracket /clamp corroded

tracking out?

Pass 31 Aug 2010 65,592 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 56,426 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 47,924 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 39,958 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 30,434 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 22,904 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 UVL is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UVL, 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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GD02 UVL is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2002.

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