MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,542 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))
oil light on
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
rear exhaust corroded
Both Front shocks rusty
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Rear (4.4.3 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
Both front shocks rusty
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust in poor condition
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Both front shocks rusty
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (4.4.3 (a))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust in poor condition
Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))
Side repeater slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Both rear (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both main (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)
EM light on dash
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear exhaust very rusty
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Both front (2.7.2a)
Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil leak
power steering pipes corroded and in poor condition
rear silencer poor condition
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil leak
power steering pipes corroded and in poor condition
rear silencer poor condition
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Noise coming for timing chain area
large rust spot on the lower bulkhead of offside front near anti roll bar D bush clamp
Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened both rear (3.5.1b)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Noise coming for timing chain area
large rust spot on the lower bulkhead of offside front near anti roll bar D bush clamp
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Both front indicator bulbs slightly detriorated
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust heat sield loose
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
exhaust heat shield loose
long travel on hand brake
rear brake pads low
rear silencer corroded
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
Both front tyres worn on edges.
Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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DE02 NUF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 DE02 NUF, 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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DE02 NUF is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2002.
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