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GK51 NRF

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,626 mi
Last recorded142,626 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 NRF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 142,626 miles

Middle to rear exhaust joint corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake has limited reserve travel

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Aug 2019 142,626 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Middle to rear exhaust joint corroded

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake has limited reserve travel

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 137,020 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 132,010 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner arches (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 124,365 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight sidewall damage

malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Fail 13 Aug 2016 124,341 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear tyre slight sidewall damage

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 5 Aug 2015 116,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases part deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Fail 5 Aug 2015 116,268 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases part deteriorated (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

Pass 30 Jul 2014 107,606 miles

n/s/r Hand brake cable rubbing on exhaust

Fail 30 Jul 2014 107,606 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s/r Hand brake cable rubbing on exhaust

Pass 5 Mar 2013 103,741 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

both rear tyres are cracking and perished

engine management light on

front number plate is insecure

nearside front macpherson strut is corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2012 99,570 miles

e/m light on

stone chip in nearside headlamp

Fail 23 Feb 2012 99,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

e/m light on

stone chip in nearside headlamp

Pass 26 Feb 2011 92,132 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre slightly feathered

Pass 22 Feb 2010 81,023 miles

N/S wiper blade starting to smear

Pass 24 Feb 2009 69,279 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 57,549 miles

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

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

front & rear no plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2007 46,686 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 46,686 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front number plate marked

steering rack gaiter area damp/oily

Pass 14 Feb 2006 36,994 miles

both rear tyres starting to mishape and worn very low on inner edge 215/45/zr/17/w

front number plate marked

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 NRF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GK51 NRF, 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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GK51 NRF is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 February 2002.

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