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GX02 KDK

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

114,201 mi
Last recorded114,201 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 114,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust back box outer skin

Pass 11 Oct 2019 107,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2018 101,721 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both sides have corrosion to outer casing. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Rear axle. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 95,667 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 88,800 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 81,349 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 76,305 miles

N/S/F floorpan corroded- attention may be required soon

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 70,577 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 9 Nov 2012 59,085 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 37,296 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 31,131 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 27,354 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 27,354 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 24,251 miles

airbag light on

Pass 20 Apr 2007 20,788 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 16,727 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 KDK is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 KDK, 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 KDK registered?

GX02 KDK is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 May 2002.

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