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GK52 HFT

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,303 mi
Last recorded190,303 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 HFT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2012 190,303 miles

slight play nearside rear outer suspension arm bush

Pass 8 Jan 2011 178,363 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 171,204 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 171,204 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2009 160,789 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 153,602 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 153,602 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 141,451 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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GK52 HFT is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 85,740 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 GK52 HFT, 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 23 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 GK52 HFT registered?

GK52 HFT is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 February 2003.

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