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GU52 NZK

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,233 mi
Last recorded127,233 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 NZK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 127,233 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 126,140 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 124,893 miles

Exhaust rear box in poor condition

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Aug 2016 122,404 miles

EML On

Oil leaks

Rear Exhaust in poor condition

Fail 15 Aug 2016 122,404 miles

Nearside Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

EML On

Oil leaks

Rear Exhaust in poor condition

Pass 12 Aug 2015 116,420 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 109,678 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine management lamp is on

excessive engine oil leak

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Fail 20 Aug 2014 109,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

engine management lamp is on

excessive engine oil leak

rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2013 161,935 miles

engine oil leak

slight play in nsf lower arm bush

Pass 2 Aug 2012 93,441 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2012 93,441 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2011 86,181 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 74,487 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 65,182 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 56,161 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 48,215 miles

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

both front tyres on 3mmtread depth and worn on edges,nearside rear light unit damaged,rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 27 Sep 2006 38,622 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 38,622 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 25,117 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2005 25,117 miles

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

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

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

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 NZK is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GU52 NZK, 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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GU52 NZK is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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