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GS02 TAP

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,649 mi
Last recorded78,649 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGS02 TAP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 78,649 miles

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

engine management light remains on indicating a fault.

Fail 24 Aug 2016 78,646 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

engine management light remains on indicating a fault.

Fail 10 Aug 2015 74,331 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 74,331 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 71,747 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 69,586 miles

engine oil level low.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 65,088 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 60,064 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 54,134 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 46,178 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 37,689 miles

both rear tyres worn close to tread wear indicators.

Pass 26 Feb 2007 30,561 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 28,376 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 20,972 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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GS02 TAP is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GS02 TAP, 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 GS02 TAP registered?

GS02 TAP is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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