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GK02 VJU

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,334 mi
Last recorded125,334 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 VJU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 125,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 125,331 miles

Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside and offside (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 124,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 124,650 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2017 124,650 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 122,825 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 122,822 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working With side lights on (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 120,102 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 117,430 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 114,001 miles

OSR Tyre low on edges.

Pass 24 Apr 2012 111,353 miles

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)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 108,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear front tyres

Fail 19 Apr 2011 108,384 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear front tyres

Pass 22 Apr 2010 105,168 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 105,168 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 102,388 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 102,336 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

sidewall damage n/s rear tyre

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2008 99,035 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 85,962 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 85,959 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 72,550 miles

rear brake hose ferruls starting to corrode

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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GK02 VJU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 GK02 VJU, 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 GK02 VJU registered?

GK02 VJU is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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