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DE02 TOH

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Lpg 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

229,927 mi
Last recorded229,927 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 TOH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 229,927 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 221,797 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 215,026 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 193,005 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 193,005 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 166,870 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 142,507 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 117,288 miles

Both rear axle bushes worn allowing movement

Front brake discs worn

Nearside front rear lower arm front bush worn allowing slight movement

Play in both front top strut mounts

Slight dampness on offside rear shock absorber

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 26 Sep 2009 91,205 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 78,635 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 67,029 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2007 67,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 54,135 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 54,134 miles

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

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

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 TOH is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TOH, 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 TOH registered?

DE02 TOH is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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