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GU52 NYW

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,289 mi
Last recorded147,289 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 NYW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 147,289 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 147,265 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2014 146,947 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 134,669 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 124,217 miles

underside of vehicle covered in mud

Fail 12 Mar 2012 124,216 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 113,424 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 113,416 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 105,681 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 105,274 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 96,001 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 78,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 52,141 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 36,481 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 36,481 miles

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.

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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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.

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