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GX02 KFE

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,304 mi
Last recorded150,304 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2015 150,304 miles

n/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge to limit, deep cuts in tread

nail in o/s/r tyre outer edge / sidewall

o/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner edge to limit

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 22 Jun 2015 150,290 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s/r tyre worn uneven on inner edge to limit, deep cuts in tread

nail in o/s/r tyre outer edge / sidewall

o/s/r tyre worn smooth on inner edge to limit

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 21 Jun 2014 145,728 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s front tyre worn heavy on inner edge, close to cord's

Fail 20 Jun 2014 145,728 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s front tyre worn heavy on inner edge, close to cord's

Pass 24 May 2013 138,850 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Fail 20 May 2013 138,809 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s door mirror glass loose

rear tyres feathered on inner edges

Pass 14 May 2012 129,527 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 117,278 miles

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

centre section/rear section joint clamp in poor condition

Pass 18 Nov 2009 105,238 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear silencer/centre section joint clamp badly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2008 98,373 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 98,359 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 17 Nov 2006 83,708 miles

Front bumper insecure

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 KFE is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KFE, 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 KFE registered?

GX02 KFE is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 May 2002.

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