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DE02 NVC

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2023
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

116,863 mi
Last recorded116,863 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 NVC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 6 Apr 2022 116,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 112,589 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded and worn and has a slight blow of exhaust gasses

under body corrosion

Pass 7 Mar 2020 104,607 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

exhaust corroded and worn but not blowing

under body corrosion

Pass 27 Mar 2019 97,408 miles

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

exhaust corroded and worn but not blowing

slight under body corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2018 93,068 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 88,190 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 79,382 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 71,606 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 68,499 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2013 62,280 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Mar 2012 59,655 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 52,464 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 45,624 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 38,569 miles

offside rear tyre feathered to inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2008 38,523 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 29,947 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 23,799 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 NVC is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 NVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE02 NVC registered?

DE02 NVC is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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