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GK52 HTF

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,867 mi
Last recorded106,867 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 HTF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2014 106,867 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

wheel nut loose near side rear

Fail 14 Oct 2014 106,862 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

wheel nut loose near side rear

Pass 29 Sep 2012 104,943 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside headlamp lense discoloured but pattern still visable

Pass 29 Sep 2011 94,094 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 81,838 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 73,657 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 65,081 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 65,081 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 51,178 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 51,176 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 34,889 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 24,565 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)

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 HTF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HTF, 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

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What year was GK52 HTF registered?

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

Is GK52 HTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK52 HTF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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