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GU52 OAA

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,285 mi
Last recorded135,285 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 135,285 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 124,796 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 109,280 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 95,178 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 79,412 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 64,414 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 59,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 52,173 miles

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

air conditioning not working.

offside rear tyre starting to perish.

Fail 2 Jun 2010 52,173 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

air conditioning not working.

offside rear tyre starting to perish.

rear wiperblade split.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 46,239 miles

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

rear exhaust clamp rusty

rear number plate deteriating

roof aireal( shark fin) deteriated.

Pass 24 May 2008 38,299 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 38,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 31,233 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 25,017 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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GU52 OAA 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 GU52 OAA, 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 OAA registered?

GU52 OAA is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 October 2002.

Is GU52 OAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU52 OAA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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