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GK52 HTE

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

122,856 mi
Last recorded122,856 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 HTE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2018 122,856 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 116,190 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 109,399 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 109,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced lens (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding unable to check wheel bearing (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner stop lightr not working

Offside Outer stop lioght not working

Offside Rear Outer side light not working

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

engine oil level low

steering lock mechanism indicates a fault

Pass 4 Oct 2014 98,863 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 98,489 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 88,271 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 88,270 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 81,660 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2012 81,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 75,226 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 68,758 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 61,228 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 54,635 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 48,953 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 42,059 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 35,104 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 HTE is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 HTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GK52 HTE?

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What year was GK52 HTE registered?

GK52 HTE is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 November 2002.

Is GK52 HTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK52 HTE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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