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KU52 HVJ

2002 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2021
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,006 mi
Last recorded101,006 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo74,200 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU52 HVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 SE Turbo
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 101,006 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 17 Aug 2020 101,006 miles

Both rear tyres are perished

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 95,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre is perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 91,555 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 91,392 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 90,574 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 87,426 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 81,572 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 60,823 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2005 60,823 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 SE Turbo?

Based on 2,405 MOT tests across 542 vehicles.

75.2%
Pass Rate
7,807
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
542
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 115
position lamp(s) not working 55
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 44
Registration plate lamp not working 38
brake disc excessively pitted 37
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KU52 HVJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 74,200 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 SE Turbo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 115 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU52 HVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 SE Turbo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-3 SE Turbo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KU52 HVJ registered?

KU52 HVJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 SE Turbo, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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