MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,289 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
All brake pipes covered in mud unable to fully inspect
Bodywork damaged
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Coolant leak
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside mirror casing missing
Nearside rear light unit damaged
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Underside of vehicle dirty
centre exhaust support bracket missing
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Bodywork damage
Centre exhaust mount bracket broken
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside mirror casing missing
Nearside rear light unit damaged
Nearside rear outer sidelight and stop lamp not working
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Power steering noisey suspect worn pump
Underside vehicle dirty
underside of vehicle covered in mud
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
underside very muddy when tested and only just accepted for testing
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
child seat to nearside rear
damage to o/s/r door
front brake discs worn
o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract
rear brake pads and discs becoming worn
various underbody covers fitted - underside of vehicle extremely muddy when tested
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
child seat to nearside rear
damage to o/s/r door
front brake discs worn
o/s/f seatbelt slow to retract
rear brake pads and discs becoming worn
various underbody covers fitted - underside of vehicle extremely muddy when tested
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Underside of vehicle dirty
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear outter side lamp not working
Underside of vehicle dirty
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GU52 NYW is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GU52 NYW, 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 GU52 NYW registered?
GU52 NYW is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2002.
Is GU52 NYW safe to buy?
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