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GX02 KFY

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,376 mi
Last recorded124,376 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 124,376 miles

Airbag warning lamp illuminated.

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2011 118,852 miles

both rear brake disc rusted

Fail 15 Jul 2011 118,852 miles

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

both rear brake disc rusted

Pass 27 Apr 2010 115,915 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2010 115,915 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2010 115,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

main beam tell tale light not working

offside rear tyre damaged on outer side wall

Pass 7 Nov 2008 109,506 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

air bag light illumiated

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 5 Nov 2008 109,506 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

air bag light illumiated

rear exhaust clamp deteriorated

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Nov 2007 98,679 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 85,806 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 KFY 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 60%.

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 KFY, 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 KFY registered?

GX02 KFY is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2002.

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