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GK02 VKB

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,529 mi
Last recorded86,529 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 VKB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 86,529 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 84,155 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 84,155 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 80,599 miles

Oil leak ()

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

engine managment warning light on

Pass 15 Feb 2017 75,252 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center and rear box (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Feb 2017 75,252 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center and rear box (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Feb 2016 72,070 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 72,070 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

radiator expansion tank cap missing

Pass 9 Feb 2015 68,038 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2014 61,620 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2013 56,162 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Feb 2012 50,951 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 50,951 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 45,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

passenger front washer jet blocked

Fail 14 Feb 2011 45,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

passenger front washer jet blocked

Pass 23 Feb 2010 37,894 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 37,625 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

flexy exhaust section previously repaired with paste

wipers slightly smaery

Pass 15 Nov 2008 36,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre wearing low in one spot

Fail 15 Nov 2008 36,282 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside rear tyre wearing low in one spot

Pass 26 Nov 2007 35,315 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 30,543 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 27,189 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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GK02 VKB is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VKB, 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 VKB registered?

GK02 VKB is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 March 2002.

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