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GJ52 RNZ

2002 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,162 mi
Last recorded122,162 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp73,161 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ52 RNZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 150 Bhp
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 122,162 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 118,300 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 118,044 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 112,745 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 112,744 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement short track control arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 107,239 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 99,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2014 99,206 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2013 91,074 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2012 84,677 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 77,990 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 70,214 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 63,488 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2008 63,488 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 62,158 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 56,435 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 56,435 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 50,334 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp?

Based on 6,808 MOT tests across 533 vehicles.

75.7%
Pass Rate
5,410
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
533
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 166
position lamp(s) not working 115
coil spring broken 110
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 98
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 64
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GJ52 RNZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 73,161 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 Vector 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 166 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ52 RNZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ52 RNZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 Vector 150 Bhp, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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