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DE02 NVD

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

159,618 mi
Last recorded159,618 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 NVD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 159,618 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))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 159,618 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2019 148,348 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge, urgent attention required (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 31 May 2018 135,246 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 124,518 miles

Corrosion to OSR Flexi Hose Ferrule

OSF Tyre wearing on Edges

Slight Play in Middle Rubber Bush on Lower Suspension Arm

Pass 21 Jun 2016 115,493 miles

Front Shock Absorbers Corroded

Rear Brake Discs Worn / Corroded

Rear Brake Load Sensing Valve Stiff

Pass 23 May 2015 112,830 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake near end of travel

Pass 17 May 2014 100,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2013 82,369 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 14 Jun 2012 66,686 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 59,957 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 50,917 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2009 45,664 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 40,731 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 37,046 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 32,091 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 NVD is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 NVD, 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 NVD registered?

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

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