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DE52 PNL

2002 Saab 9-3

Gold Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

113,026 mi
Last recorded113,026 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 PNL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 113,026 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 24 Aug 2016 113,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 107,493 miles

Exhaust flexible joint slight blow

Fail 14 Sep 2015 107,492 miles

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust flexible joint slight blow

Pass 28 Jan 2015 102,514 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 95,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2014 95,584 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 88,762 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 77,600 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 77,600 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 66,031 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 55,278 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 44,334 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 18 Jan 2008 33,265 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 28,528 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 20,493 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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DE52 PNL is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Gold with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DE52 PNL, 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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DE52 PNL is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 November 2002.

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