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GK02 YJA

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

73,769 mi
Last recorded73,769 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 73,769 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 71,781 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 70,238 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 68,494 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 66,857 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 61,323 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 54,796 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 13 Nov 2008 54,796 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate cracked

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear number plate deteriorating

Slight damage to nearside front tyre outer sidewall

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 51,027 miles

damage to front number plate

engine oil level over filled

rear number plate appearance deteriorating

Fail 30 Oct 2007 51,002 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

damage to front number plate

rear number plate appearance deteriorating

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 YJA is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJA, 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 YJA registered?

GK02 YJA is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 August 2002.

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