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GK51 UVC

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

101,940 mi
Last recorded101,940 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK51 UVC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 101,940 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 101,041 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2019 101,028 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 100,028 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 94,103 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 92,783 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 88,340 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 88,340 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 82,315 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 78,309 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 78,309 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 24 May 2010 73,005 miles

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 May 2010 73,005 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 67,483 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 61,897 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

both rear tyres low tread and slightly perished

Pass 17 Jun 2008 61,897 miles

both rear tyres low tread and slightly perished

Pass 20 Aug 2007 61,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear number plate starting to peel

Pass 9 Aug 2006 53,498 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 UVC is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UVC, 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 UVC registered?

GK51 UVC is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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The MOT history for GK51 UVC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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