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GK52 HGF

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,423 mi
Last recorded95,423 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 HGF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 95,423 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 86,384 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 79,165 miles

Front Number Plate Cracked

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 79,134 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED ACROSS FIXINGS

N/S MIRROR GLASS MISSING

O/S/F TYRE 1.6MM

PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN

Fail 15 Oct 2009 79,134 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED ACROSS FIXINGS

N/S MIRROR GLASS MISSING

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F TYRE 1.6MM

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN

Pass 8 Oct 2008 62,032 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)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 49,686 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 43,368 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 43,368 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 36,518 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 HGF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 HGF, 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 GK52 HGF registered?

GK52 HGF is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 October 2002.

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