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GX02 MYT

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

198,404 mi
Last recorded198,404 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 MYT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2016 198,404 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 198,404 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 14 Jan 2015 179,794 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 179,794 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 165,219 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 150,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 150,428 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 137,838 miles

O/S/F washer jet poor

Fail 5 Mar 2012 137,838 miles

O/S/F washer jet poor

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 124,818 miles

front pads and discs are very worn

Fail 3 Mar 2011 124,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

front pads and discs are very worn

Pass 24 Feb 2010 111,454 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 111,454 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 100,085 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 87,182 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 87,182 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 5 Mar 2007 69,641 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 60,666 miles

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

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 MYT is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MYT, 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 MYT registered?

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

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