MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,699 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
O/S/F tyre scrubbed on outer side wall
One of the hangers on the front exhaust flexy pipe come off: exhaust system still surported so pass/advise
Rear coil springs rusty
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Both headlamp lens discoloured. Beam ok this year but may fail next year
Exhaust system rusty and hangers becoming week
Uneven rear brake pad wear
Front and rear springs rusty.
O/S Wing mirror cover held on with tape.
O/S/F shock cover split.
Oil leak from engine bay (Vacumn pump area)
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
2 nails in both rear tyres
near side rear tyre cut to cords
off side front tyre close to limit
off side rear tyre cut to cords
Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
2 nails in both rear tyres
near side rear tyre cut to cords
off side front tyre close to limit
off side rear tyre cut to cords
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front 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 and nearside rear tyres going out of shape
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
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 NZW is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 NZW, 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 NZW registered?
GU52 NZW is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 November 2002.
Is GU52 NZW safe to buy?
The MOT history for GU52 NZW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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