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GK52 OBR

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,597 mi
Last recorded123,597 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 OBR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 123,597 miles

engine light on

Fail 23 Mar 2018 123,484 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering inner wheel arch (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

engine light on

Pass 3 Mar 2017 113,232 miles

both front tyres 2mm depth

split in nearside rear inner tyre wall

Fail 3 Mar 2017 113,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres 2mm depth

split in nearside rear inner tyre wall

Pass 22 Mar 2016 109,870 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nail nearside rear tyre

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 106,491 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2014 103,123 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 18 Mar 2014 103,123 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

emissions not tested

Pass 18 May 2013 102,941 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 May 2013 102,941 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 97,299 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2011 97,299 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 89,791 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 80,085 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 80,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 69,286 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 56,215 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 56,198 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 43,105 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 43,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 OBR is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc 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 OBR, 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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GK52 OBR is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 October 2002.

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