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GX02 KFT

2002 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

131,415 mi
Last recorded131,415 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 KFT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 131,415 miles

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

Rear both brake disc`s corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2018 131,415 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear both brake disc`s corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2017 130,517 miles

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

both rear wheel arches are corroded

vehicle has had welding repairs to both sills

Pass 12 Jan 2016 127,948 miles

exhaust corroded

front ARB drop link bushes deteriorated

various oil leaks

Pass 19 Jan 2015 126,243 miles

Oil leak

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

o/s/r disc pitted

rear section exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2014 124,812 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2014 124,812 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 121,503 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 115,877 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 107,999 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 92,290 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 84,057 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2009 84,057 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 28 Feb 2008 78,685 miles

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Feb 2008 78,685 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 21 Feb 2007 74,298 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 74,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2006 68,362 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 KFT is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KFT, 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 KFT registered?

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

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