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GY52 SGX

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,608 mi
Last recorded91,608 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY52 SGX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 91,608 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust back box corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2023 88,542 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 83,687 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 83,684 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 80,560 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/r16-87w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/r16-87w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2021 80,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/r16-87w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/r16-87w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/50/r16-87w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 79,264 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 78,963 miles

nearside side repeater lense missing

rear exhaust silencer deteriorating

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

centre exhaust flexi pipe leaking ( ADVISE REPLACEMENT)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 75,664 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 69,263 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 64,859 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear section of exhaust clamp missing but exhaust still sercure at joint

Pass 13 Nov 2013 60,835 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 60,576 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 57,759 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 52,251 miles

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

offside rear tyre walls shows signs of cracks

Pass 11 Oct 2010 48,239 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 48,239 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 43,763 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 39,253 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 39,232 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 34,691 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 29,629 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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GY52 SGX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GY52 SGX, 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 GY52 SGX registered?

GY52 SGX is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2002.

Is GY52 SGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY52 SGX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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