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GK52 OAW

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,763 mi
Last recorded87,763 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 OAW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 87,763 miles

Engine management lamp 'on'

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Rear silencer starting to deteriorate

Fail 29 Oct 2012 87,763 miles

Engine management lamp 'on'

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Rear silencer starting to deteriorate

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 81,698 miles

Appears to be slight exhaust leak at front 'FLEXI' section

Engine management light at dash stays ON

N/S/F tyre starting to get abit low on tread slightly

O/S/F chassis top side area beneath servo, getting abit corroded slightly

Unable to fully check outer sills (Hidden by trims)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 81,698 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Appears to be slight exhaust leak at front 'FLEXI' section

Engine management light at dash stays ON

Exhaust rear silencer union clamp corroded off and missing (Pipe NOT insecure at time of test)

N/S/F tyre starting to get abit low on tread slightly

O/S/F chassis top side area beneath servo, getting abit corroded slightly

O/S/R b/hose getting corroded at ferrules and front ones

Unable to fully check outer sills (Hidden by trims)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 73,727 miles

Dip beam aim is at low lwvel.

Lower suspension arms have free movement.

Rear exhaust clamp is corroded away

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Pass 21 Oct 2009 64,897 miles

Rear of exhaust is rusty.

Fail 20 Oct 2009 64,897 miles

Nearside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake pafds appear low.

Rear of exhaust is rusty.

Sills are covered full exam not posible.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 56,103 miles

B/Fluid level at reservior appears abit low

B/Hoses getting abit corroded at ferrules

Both front tyres starting to get abit worn at inner tread edges(esp N/S)

Exhaust system getting corroded abit and union clamps getting corroded

O/S w/blade split at end

O/S washers getting abit weak

Pass 2 Nov 2007 44,989 miles

Rear brake pads appear low but servicable.

Rear exhaust joint is rusty.

Small marks at windscreen.

Very slight bind at rear wheels.

Pass 10 Nov 2006 34,415 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 27,007 miles

slight play in top steering column

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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GK52 OAW is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 OAW, 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 OAW registered?

GK52 OAW is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 September 2002.

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