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GU52 UFL

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,446 mi
Last recorded138,446 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 UFL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 138,446 miles

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer skin corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 129,076 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 118,364 miles

Offside Front tyre wearfing on inner edge

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 23 Jun 2018 118,364 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tca bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre wearfing on inner edge

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2017 107,612 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 107,608 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 95,416 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 95,411 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 94,623 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 79,651 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 54,824 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 41,372 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 UFL is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UFL, 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 UFL registered?

GU52 UFL is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2002.

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