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GK51 MUV

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

36,320 mi
Last recorded36,320 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 MUV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 36,320 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 34,091 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 32,224 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 9 Dec 2013 30,220 miles

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

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 11 Dec 2012 28,126 miles

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 15 Dec 2011 25,923 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 23,439 miles

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM STEERING RACK

Pass 26 Nov 2009 21,076 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 21,031 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 18,755 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 16,225 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 13,866 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 10,993 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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GK51 MUV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GK51 MUV, 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 GK51 MUV registered?

GK51 MUV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 January 2002.

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The MOT history for GK51 MUV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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