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GK52 HGG

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,655 mi
Last recorded98,655 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 HGG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2015 98,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

oil leak

Fail 19 Nov 2015 98,655 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure both (8.2.2)

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2014 97,672 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 95,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R Tyre has multiple cracks on the side wall

Nail in offside front tyre

O/S & N/S/F tyres have cut walls

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Nov 2013 95,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/R Tyre has multiple cracks on the side wall

Nail in offside front tyre

O/S & N/S/F tyres have cut walls

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2012 94,310 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2011 92,359 miles

E.M.L light staying on.

Pass 19 Oct 2010 90,797 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 87,931 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 83,027 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 69,823 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 54,918 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 HGG is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HGG, 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 HGG registered?

GK52 HGG is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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The MOT history for GK52 HGG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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