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GU52 UGE

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

980,184 mi
Last recorded980,184 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 980,184 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2015 980,184 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2014 88,697 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 88,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 83,566 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

engine oil leak

exhaust rear clamp rusty

nearside front tyre has curb damage to the outer sidewall

Pass 28 Sep 2012 78,691 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 71,228 miles

nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge advice is replace now

Pass 17 Sep 2010 64,707 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 56,345 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 47,699 miles

rear number plate faded

Pass 28 Sep 2007 39,708 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 28 Sep 2007 39,708 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 31,543 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Pass 21 Sep 2005 22,816 miles

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

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 UGE is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UGE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU52 UGE registered?

GU52 UGE is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is GU52 UGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU52 UGE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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