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GX02 KDF

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2017
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

213,832 mi
Last recorded213,832 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 KDF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2016 213,832 miles

Nearside mirror glass missing

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

Rear Tyre's perished

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

Rear wheel arches in poor condition

Fail 30 Sep 2016 213,830 miles

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

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

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

Nearside mirror glass missing

Rear Tyre's perished

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

Rear wheel arches in poor condition

Pass 2 Sep 2015 209,668 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 2 Sep 2015 209,668 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance dim (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fuel hose insecure filler neck (7.2.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2014 197,166 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear floor corroded outside a perscribed area

Pass 4 Sep 2013 186,142 miles

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

corrosion spot offside rear sill step

engine management light on

nearside rear seat belt buckle trim incomplete

rear tailgate spoiler damaged

Fail 2 Sep 2013 186,137 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

corrosion spot offside rear sill step

engine management light on

handbrake lever travel long

nearside rear seat belt buckle trim incomplete

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

rear tailgate spoiler damaged

Pass 29 Aug 2012 177,970 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside rear seat belt buckle trim insecure

offside front tyre sidewall damage

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake discs pitted

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 29 Aug 2012 177,970 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside mirror glass cracked

nearside rear seat belt buckle trim insecure

offside front tyre sidewall damage

plastic sill covers fitted

rear brake discs pitted

rear exhaust section corroded

Fail 26 Aug 2011 165,243 miles

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

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

headlight images poor. advise taking headlight protectors off

n/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2011 165,243 miles

headlight images poor. advise taking headlight protectors off

n/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2010 150,890 miles

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Fail 31 Aug 2010 150,890 miles

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 6 Aug 2009 133,480 miles

Centre to rear exhaust box clamp in poor condition

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 6 Aug 2009 133,480 miles

Centre to rear exhaust box clamp in poor condition

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Fail 14 Aug 2008 114,544 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 114,544 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 97,065 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 97,065 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 May 2006 90,160 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 85,189 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 KDF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 KDF, 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 KDF registered?

GX02 KDF is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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