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DE02 TNU

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

88,005 mi
Last recorded88,005 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 TNU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2019 88,005 miles

Nearside Front quite badly corroded at top shank

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall

Offside Front quite badly corroded at top of shank

Rear axle quite badly corroded

handbrake has to be pulled quite hard for it to be effective

Pass 25 Jun 2018 84,210 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 84,206 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength oth rear inner wheel arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 80,037 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 75,716 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 71,482 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 67,188 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 63,010 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 59,017 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 53,536 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 47,882 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 42,407 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 36,648 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 32,144 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 27,881 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 TNU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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

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The MOT history for DE02 TNU shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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