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GK52 OBA

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

174,749 mi
Last recorded174,749 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 OBA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2012 174,749 miles

Engine management light on

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 153,493 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 131,624 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 118,656 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 114,294 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 100,145 miles

Front and rear brake dics worn

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

Fail 10 Oct 2007 100,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front and rear brake dics worn

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 87,760 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 OBA is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OBA, 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 OBA registered?

GK52 OBA is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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