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GK52 HTD

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,793 mi
Last recorded130,793 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 130,793 miles

rear heat shield to exhaust insecure

Fail 1 Dec 2015 130,793 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear heat shield to exhaust insecure

Pass 13 Nov 2014 124,298 miles

engine oil on minimum

Pass 4 Nov 2013 119,823 miles

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

all 4 tyres worn low inner edge

Fail 29 Nov 2012 113,036 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust mounting missing but still serported

Pass 29 Nov 2012 113,036 miles

exhaust mounting missing but still serported

Pass 21 Nov 2011 104,692 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 104,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 97,776 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 89,973 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 69,799 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 51,983 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 47,666 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2005 34,927 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 HTD is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HTD, 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 HTD registered?

GK52 HTD is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 September 2002.

Is GK52 HTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK52 HTD shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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