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GK51 UTV

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

126,166 mi
Last recorded126,166 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 UTV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 126,166 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 126,132 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 124,699 miles

Nearside Front power steering pipe has a slight leak

Nearside Rear handrake lever return spring missing

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear sill has slight corrosion

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear play in ns and os axle bushes

oil leak at engine and gearbox

Fail 5 Aug 2019 124,699 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front power steering pipe has a slight leak

Nearside Rear handrake lever return spring missing

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear sill has slight corrosion

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Rear play in ns and os axle bushes

oil leak at engine and gearbox

Fail 2 Jul 2019 124,432 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside number plate light not working

Pass 9 Jul 2018 120,794 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 120,789 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2017 118,879 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play track rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases plus outer skin corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 115,471 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front tyre punctured

engine management light on

Fail 19 Apr 2016 115,468 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp broken (7.1.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases full system very rusy (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre punctured

engine management light on

Pass 27 Apr 2015 109,091 miles

exhaust system rusty

Fail 27 Apr 2015 109,091 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system rusty

Pass 14 Apr 2014 102,144 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jan 2013 94,463 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 85,731 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 78,338 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2010 71,566 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

Both rear tyres on legal limit and bald on inner edge.

O/S/R brake binding when turned by hand.

Fail 29 Jan 2010 71,269 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

Both rear tyres on legal limit and bald on inner edge.

O/S/R brake binding when turned by hand.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 62,693 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 53,423 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 45,806 miles

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

both rear tyres are starting to crack

Fail 19 Jan 2007 45,806 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 39,092 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 UTV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 UTV, 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 UTV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 July 2002.

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