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DE02 NUX

2002 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,183 mi
Last recorded105,183 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 NUX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 105,183 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 105,181 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 105,163 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear tyre rubber perished due to age

engine light on dashboard

Pass 12 Dec 2015 102,466 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 102,157 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

engine covers fitted

engine management light on

front brake discs deteriorated and scored

offside rear tyre worn on edges

parking brake efficiency just met min requirement

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 1 Oct 2014 98,406 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 98,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 92,623 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 87,819 miles

Front pads starting to get low

Pass 14 Oct 2011 83,025 miles

Nearside rear tyre stepped

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear tyre stepped

Pass 20 Oct 2010 77,936 miles

both rear tyres slightly mishapen

Pass 23 Oct 2009 70,695 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 63,054 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 51,425 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 40,112 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 32,056 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 NUX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NUX, 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 NUX is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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