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GX02 KFV

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

173,362 mi
Last recorded173,362 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 KFV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 173,362 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 173,336 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2015 169,170 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 163,297 miles

heat sheild loose centre box

Fail 19 Aug 2014 163,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

heat sheild loose centre box

Fail 10 Sep 2013 153,823 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 153,823 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 141,995 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 130,873 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 130,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 119,499 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 119,499 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 107,700 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 95,264 miles

battery is in poor coddition

Pass 24 Sep 2007 81,709 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 70,005 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 KFV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KFV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GX02 KFV registered?

GX02 KFV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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The MOT history for GX02 KFV shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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