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GK51 UTO

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

173,972 mi
Last recorded173,972 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 UTO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2013 173,972 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 168,364 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 168,253 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 159,279 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 156,274 miles

chips in zone A and zone B of screen

near and offside rear tyres mishapen on inner edges

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 14 Dec 2009 156,216 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chips in zone A and zone B of screen

handbrake travel at lever

near and offside rear tyres mishapen on inner edges

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 29 Dec 2008 149,293 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)

Fail 29 Dec 2008 149,293 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 141,001 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2007 128,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

both rear tyres worn uneven 0n inner edges

tail exhaust box bracket badly rusted

Pass 3 Jan 2007 128,611 miles

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

both rear tyres worn uneven 0n inner edges

tail exhaust box bracket badly rusted

Pass 4 Jan 2006 113,246 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 104,443 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Pass 1 Jul 2005 104,443 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 UTO is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 UTO, 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 UTO registered?

GK51 UTO is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 July 2002.

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