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GK02 YHG

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,189 mi
Last recorded62,189 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK02 YHG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 62,189 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2025 62,189 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 60,875 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 60,818 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing kick panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing/kick panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength central floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

plastic trims over both outer sill unable to inspect

Pass 21 Aug 2023 58,656 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 58,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 56,560 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 56,560 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 54,669 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 52,967 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 52,937 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated sill to floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated sill to floor (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 51,104 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2019 51,093 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded along bulkhead)(chalked (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 49,593 miles

Exhaust starting to corrode

Sills starting to corrode

Fail 21 Jun 2018 49,593 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust starting to corrode

Parking brake cable starting to frey

Sills starting to corrode

Pass 20 Jun 2017 47,782 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 47,782 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 45,663 miles

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

Fail 24 Jun 2016 45,661 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 41,544 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 35,775 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 30,996 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 30,996 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 28,444 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 25,869 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 22,512 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 22,089 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 21,737 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 21,381 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 21,143 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 YHG is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 YHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK02 YHG registered?

GK02 YHG is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 July 2002.

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