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GX02 MYA

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

146,979 mi
Last recorded146,979 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 MYA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2013 146,979 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

centre exhaust flexie dteriorating

engine, gearbox oil leak's

nearside rear tyre bald inner edge and sidewall damage

offside front tyre slight tread damage

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge and tyre slight cracking

rear axel slight corroding

rear brake disc's corroded

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

slight play in both front top mount's

slight weep from steering rack

Pass 15 Nov 2012 142,060 miles

Nearside Inner 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)

both rear seat belts frayed

slight play in front ball joints

Pass 24 Nov 2011 136,853 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 130,751 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2009 122,432 miles

rear exhaust braket corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2008 114,279 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 104,282 miles

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

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

near side mirror cracked

near side rear tyre side wall damaged

Fail 14 Nov 2007

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

near side mirror cracked

near side rear tyre side wall damaged

Pass 25 Oct 2006 97,226 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 MYA is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MYA, 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 MYA registered?

GX02 MYA is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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