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GK02 YHE

2002 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,888 mi
Last recorded114,888 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 YHE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2015 114,888 miles

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 12 Aug 2014 110,109 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2013 104,601 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 98,098 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 98,098 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2011 91,903 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight damage to os mirror

Pass 2 Aug 2010 87,305 miles

Nearside Front 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 27 Jul 2009 81,400 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 81,423 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 7 Aug 2008 74,042 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Aug 2007 67,110 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 56,373 miles

nearside rear tyre outter edge wearing

Pass 29 Jul 2005 44,609 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 YHE is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YHE, 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 YHE registered?

GK02 YHE is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 August 2002.

Is GK02 YHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK02 YHE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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