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DE02 NUF

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

112,542 mi
Last recorded112,542 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 NUF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 May 2025 112,542 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 111,996 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2023 111,996 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2021 111,850 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 111,093 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 110,689 miles

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))

Fail 30 May 2019 110,689 miles

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))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 107,334 miles

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)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 104,852 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 104,852 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 100,329 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2016 100,325 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2015 96,017 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 89,673 miles

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 79,991 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 72,944 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2010 67,357 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 19 Apr 2010 64,707 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 60,877 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 53,095 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 46,510 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 39,528 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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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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