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DE02 NUO

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,971 mi
Last recorded146,971 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 NUO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 146,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside rear tyre rubber damaged inner wall

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2013 146,971 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside rear tyre rubber damaged inner wall

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2012 137,499 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 137,499 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 126,273 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 103,481 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 103,481 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside rear inner wheel rim chipped

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 79,698 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 54,115 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 49,216 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 49,216 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre worn below legal limit on inner edge approx 2 inches in from inner edge of tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2008 31,522 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 31,522 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 16 May 2007 27,991 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 23,713 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 NUO is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE02 NUO, 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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What year was DE02 NUO registered?

DE02 NUO is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 June 2002.

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