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DEZ 8807

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,764 mi
Last recorded106,764 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDEZ 8807
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2018 106,764 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 103,586 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 102,186 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 100,832 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside inner cv boot has possible leakege

Fail 7 Mar 2011 100,813 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside inner cv boot has possible leakege

Fail 1 Feb 2010 94,716 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 94,716 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 74,595 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 74,570 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 54,510 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)

Fail 5 Aug 2006 38,236 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 38,236 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 24,542 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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DEZ 8807 is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DEZ 8807, 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 DEZ 8807 registered?

DEZ 8807 is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 2002.

Is DEZ 8807 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DEZ 8807 shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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