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DA02 OCK

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

158,224 mi
Last recorded158,224 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA02 OCK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2022 158,224 miles

Nearside Front Wheel slightly corroded but not seriously effecting its strength, causing a sharp edge or projection

Offside Front Wheel slightly corroded but not seriously effecting its strength, causing a sharp edge or projection

Fail 15 Jun 2022 158,224 miles

Nearside Front Wheel slightly corroded but not seriously effecting its strength, causing a sharp edge or projection

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel slightly corroded but not seriously effecting its strength, causing a sharp edge or projection

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 154,446 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 150,893 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 150,893 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 145,344 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2019 145,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 139,177 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 139,177 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2017 134,277 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 129,242 miles

Front n/s and o/s tyre has slightly worn on the inner edge

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre has worn on the inner edge

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2016 129,242 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Front n/s and o/s tyre has slightly worn on the inner edge

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear tyre has worn on the inner edge

Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2015 125,342 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2015 125,342 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Aug 2014 123,319 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front both wiper blades smearing

rear exhaust corroded

rear n/s and o/s tyre has slightly worn on the inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2014 123,319 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front both wiper blades smearing

rear exhaust corroded

rear n/s and o/s tyre has slightly worn on the inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2013 121,506 miles

Engine management light is on

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2013 121,526 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 119,596 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2012 119,596 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2011 117,543 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2011 117,449 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 113,731 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 111,369 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 111,366 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 108,932 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 106,121 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 89,546 miles

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

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

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

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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DA02 OCK is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 DA02 OCK, 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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DA02 OCK is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 June 2002.

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