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DE02 NVB

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,904 mi
Last recorded81,904 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 NVB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 81,904 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 81,904 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2014 68,548 miles
Fail 15 May 2014 68,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 64,321 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 62,343 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 57,795 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 52,681 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 48,183 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 44,322 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 May 2007 39,126 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 32,773 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 NVB is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NVB, 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 NVB registered?

DE02 NVB is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is DE02 NVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE02 NVB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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