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GK52 OBC

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,881 mi
Last recorded112,881 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 112,881 miles

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

rear discs worn

Fail 7 Oct 2010 112,713 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

rear discs worn

Pass 1 Oct 2009 95,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

os & ns inner wheel arch liners show tyre contact marks no contact showing on lock check

os front seat belt slightly slow retraction

Fail 1 Oct 2009 95,477 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

os & ns inner wheel arch liners show tyre contact marks no contact showing on lock check

os front seat belt slightly slow retraction

Fail 29 Sep 2009 94,932 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

osr seat belt slow to retract

rear tyres starting to go out of shape on inner edges

Pass 2 Sep 2008 70,286 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 59,264 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 42,838 miles

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 OBC is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 OBC, 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 OBC registered?

GK52 OBC is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 September 2002.

Is GK52 OBC safe to buy?

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