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GX02 KFC

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,080 mi
Last recorded157,080 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 KFC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 157,080 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 157,080 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 152,670 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust rusty

nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge and on limits

offside rear tyre feathering on inner edges

underside of vechile rusty

Oil leak

Pass 18 Dec 2012 152,588 miles

Exhaust system in poor condition.

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 141,200 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield broken

Fail 18 Jun 2009 141,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield broken

Pass 2 Jul 2008 119,687 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 89,207 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 89,207 miles

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

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

REAR EX PIPE CLAMP WEAK

Pass 20 Apr 2006 87,094 miles

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

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 KFC is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KFC, 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 KFC registered?

GX02 KFC is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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