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GK52 OAS

2002 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

132,448 mi
Last recorded132,448 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 OAS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 132,448 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 132,448 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2013 117,512 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Power steering noisy but no obvious signs of leaks.

Fail 6 Sep 2013 117,307 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Power steering noisy but no obvious signs of leaks.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 100,444 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2012 100,441 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2011 95,985 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 90,482 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 84,795 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 78,307 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 78,269 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 69,114 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2007 69,114 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 60,120 miles

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

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

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 OAS is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 OAS, 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 OAS registered?

GK52 OAS is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 October 2002.

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