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GX02 FOU

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

149,738 mi
Last recorded149,738 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 FOU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 149,738 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 149,733 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 147,793 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 147,793 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 143,888 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Oct 2016 143,888 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 134,429 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall splitting

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2015 134,379 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall splitting

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine oil leak

Pass 13 Sep 2013 126,610 miles

engine management lamp on

rear exhaust clamp corroided

Fail 9 Sep 2013 126,532 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

engine management lamp on

rear exhaust clamp corroided

Pass 15 Sep 2012 117,115 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 14 Sep 2012 117,104 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 111,700 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 104,001 miles

both sides rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 16 Sep 2010 104,001 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both sides rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 7 Apr 2010 98,424 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 89,286 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 85,803 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 76,427 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 76,421 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2007 75,970 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 65,754 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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GX02 FOU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 GX02 FOU, 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 GX02 FOU registered?

GX02 FOU is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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