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GK52 OBZ

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

156,604 mi
Last recorded156,604 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 OBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 156,604 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 156,599 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2019 151,519 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated resulting in premature edge wear inside edge is now bald, replace immediately (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated resulting in premature edge wear inside edge is now bald, replace immediately (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 145,517 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm center bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both front shock absorbers starting to corrode

hand brake has little reserve travel

wipers starting to smear screen

Pass 3 Oct 2017 137,616 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2016 130,640 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged n/s and o/s (4.1.D.1e)

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

front tyres worn inner edge

n/s/r tyre worn uneven inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2015 120,669 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 114,936 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 14 Oct 2013 102,752 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2013 102,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Underbonnet pipe broken at fuel heater.

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 91,840 miles

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

nearside front brake disc rusty

nearside rear tyre slightly deformed

rear exhaust clamp rusty+ broken

Fail 15 Oct 2012 91,839 miles

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

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

nearside front brake disc rusty

nearside rear tyre slightly deformed

rear exhaust clamp rusty+ broken

Pass 18 Oct 2011 86,714 miles

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

engine oil low

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 7 Oct 2010 78,007 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r disc slightly worn

Pass 2 Oct 2009 71,518 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 65,248 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 58,301 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 58,301 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 54,627 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 41,313 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 OBZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OBZ, 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 OBZ registered?

GK52 OBZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 November 2002.

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