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GU52 UEZ

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,008 mi
Last recorded76,008 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 UEZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 76,008 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

surface corrosion to the underside of the vehicle

Pass 28 Jul 2017 75,889 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 75,032 miles

both front anti-roll bar drop link bushes perishing

both front shock absorbers corroded

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust system corroded and has slight leak

front discs corroded

rear sub-frame corroded

slight bind o/s front brake

various corrosion under vehicle

Pass 14 Aug 2014 71,876 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

front pads not working full width of discs

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear axle corroded

rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 10 May 2013 69,825 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

damp at power steering rack

exhaust system corroded

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear axle corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 9 May 2013 69,824 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

damp at power steering rack

exhaust system corroded

front and rear floors and chassis rails corroded

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear axle corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 May 2012 66,670 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres inner side walls perished

corrosion on rear axle beam

corrosion on underbody

Pass 11 May 2011 62,462 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 62,456 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 May 2010 59,375 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 18 May 2009 54,945 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 May 2008 48,297 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 38,718 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 31,916 miles

Handbrake travels up 7 clicks. Slight fraying on drivers seat belt. baffels slightly loose in rear exhaust box. Buckle in O/S/R road wheel. Slight lip on front brake discs and rear discs have rust building up on top edge.

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)

Rear tyres stepped on inner edge.

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 UEZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 UEZ, 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 UEZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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