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DF02 KKL

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

111,180 mi
Last recorded111,180 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 KKL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 111,180 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced boot floor underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive no drips at time of test (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 105,375 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 105,370 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 100,135 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

engine oil leak

exhaust leak

Fail 5 Jan 2021 100,132 miles

Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation broken (1.1.15 (d))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn broken (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak

exhaust leak

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 98,325 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 98,314 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 95,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 95,651 miles

Fuel pipe damaged fuel neck clip insecure (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 92,305 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 88,105 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 88,105 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 85,536 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 82,773 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 81,297 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 81,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 25 Mar 2013 78,920 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 76,007 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 76,007 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 73,059 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 70,926 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 70,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 67,370 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 61,083 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 50,792 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S & O/S/R TYRES STARTING TO PERISH WITHIN TREADS

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 3 Jul 2006 37,761 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2005 26,097 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2005 26,906 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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 KKL is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 KKL, 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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DF02 KKL is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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