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GX02 KCK

2002 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,319 mi
Last recorded149,319 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 KCK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 149,319 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 144,248 miles

Exhaust rear box slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2022 137,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 10 May 2021 130,367 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated.

Pass 15 May 2020 123,964 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 May 2019 116,544 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Centre exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2018 109,639 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Jun 2018 109,619 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 101,775 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 93,016 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 86,364 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 85,854 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 85,854 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 84,567 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 84,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 82,786 miles

Corrosion to rear exhaust box

Fail 4 Jan 2013 82,786 miles

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

Corrosion to rear exhaust box

Pass 11 Feb 2012 81,112 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 78,037 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2010 73,900 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 67,637 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 59,448 miles

both front tyres close to limit on inside edges

Pass 1 Feb 2007 50,612 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 40,855 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 40,834 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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 KCK is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GX02 KCK, 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 KCK registered?

GX02 KCK is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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