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DF02 DWC

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

186,684 mi
Last recorded186,684 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 DWC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2014 186,684 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 186,684 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 177,262 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

Pass 30 Aug 2013 177,262 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s outer sills plastic covers

Pass 29 Aug 2012 167,864 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Aug 2012 167,853 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear exhaust mounting corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2011 159,107 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 159,107 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2010 149,996 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 149,996 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 138,381 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 120,259 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 120,259 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

handbrake cable corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2007 102,233 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 84,829 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)

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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DF02 DWC is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DF02 DWC, 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 DF02 DWC registered?

DF02 DWC is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 July 2002.

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