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GK52 HTU

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,405 mi
Last recorded142,405 miles
Recorded on7 May 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2016 142,405 miles

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

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)

oil leak

Pass 27 May 2015 140,358 miles

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)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2014 134,914 miles

both rear brake ferrules corroding

engine oil leak

n/s wiper blade smears

n/s/f tyre bald on edges + on limit

n/s/r tyre going bald on inner edge + close to limit + heavily perished

o/s/f tyre bald inner + close to limit

Fail 20 May 2014 134,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear brake ferrules corroding

engine oil leak

n/s wiper blade smears

n/s/f tyre bald on edges + on limit

n/s/r tyre going bald on inner edge + close to limit + heavily perished

o/s/f tyre bald inner + close to limit

Pass 17 May 2013 129,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s/r brake ferrules corroding

n/s/r tyre heavily perished + started to wear unevenly

outer sills covered

Pass 26 Jun 2012 124,916 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

bolt missing front exhaust bracket

exhaust leaking slightly at centre flexible joint

Pass 1 Jul 2011 119,195 miles

front brake discs heavly worn

rear brake pads worn low

Fail 1 Jul 2011 119,180 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

front brake discs heavly worn

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 30 Sep 2009 108,427 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 97,131 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 97,131 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 85,073 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 62,390 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 62,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 HTU 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 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HTU, 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 HTU registered?

GK52 HTU is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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