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GK52 OBO

2002 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2017
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,359 mi
Last recorded117,359 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 OBO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2016 117,359 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Dec 2016 117,359 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Dec 2015 115,006 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 115,000 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 112,461 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

rear exhaust outer skin deteraited slightly

whole of underside rusty

Fail 30 Oct 2014 112,461 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

noise from engine area

rear exhaust outer skin deteraited slightly

whole of underside rusty

Pass 7 Nov 2013 111,345 miles

o/s/f suspension leg corroded

rear brake hose ferals corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust blow from center flex joint

fuel filler pipe clamp corroded

minor bind on o/s/r

minor leak from steering rack lower seal

Fail 6 Nov 2013 111,344 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust blow from center flex joint

fuel filler pipe clamp corroded

minor bind on o/s/r

minor leak from steering rack lower seal

o/s/f suspension leg corroded

rear brake hose ferals corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2012 105,425 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre cracked in tread and sidewalls

slight blow from exhaust middlepipe

Fail 30 Oct 2012 105,425 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre cracked in tread and sidewalls

slight blow from exhaust middlepipe

Pass 17 Nov 2011 98,319 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2011 98,315 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 91,242 miles

both front tyres worn low on inside edge

corrosion in nearside rear brake disc

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Nov 2009 85,773 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 72,243 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 58,552 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 58,552 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 42,304 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 42,294 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2005 27,641 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 OBO is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 OBO, 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 OBO registered?

GK52 OBO is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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