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GK52 WLB

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

76,255 mi
Last recorded76,255 miles
Recorded on22 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 WLB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2017 76,255 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 May 2017 76,255 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2016 67,440 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 67,440 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 May 2015 65,266 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 May 2015 65,266 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2014 64,682 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2014 64,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 18 May 2013 63,625 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 61,312 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2011 57,647 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 54,718 miles

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

outer sills covered in plastic trim

Pass 19 May 2009 45,310 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 39,618 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 33,456 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 26,389 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 WLB is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WLB, 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 WLB registered?

GK52 WLB is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 November 2002.

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The MOT history for GK52 WLB shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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