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GK02 VKC

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

101,519 mi
Last recorded101,519 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 101,519 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

o/s/f tyre worn edges

Pass 10 Apr 2018 101,266 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 100,316 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 99,010 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 94,739 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust silencer corroded

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 27 Mar 2014 89,460 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust silencer corroded & outer skin coming away

sill covers fitted

slight blow from exhaust flexy pipe

surface corrosion on exhaust system

Pass 22 Mar 2013 83,414 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear silencer clamp missing but not blowing or loose

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2012 78,575 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to limmit on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2011 72,253 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 26 Mar 2010 66,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

rear no plate delaminating

Pass 26 Mar 2010 66,700 miles

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

rear no plate delaminating

Pass 23 Mar 2009 60,622 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 52,845 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 52,845 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 44,150 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 36,150 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 VKC is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GK02 VKC, 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 VKC registered?

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

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