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DF52 EUN

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,539 mi
Last recorded109,539 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 EUN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2013 109,539 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 88,266 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 80,611 miles

Nearside front bottom ball joint has slight play

Rear suspension arms front bushs are starting to seperate

Slight oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2011 80,611 miles

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

Rear suspension arms front bushs are starting to seperate

Slight oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2010 74,408 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 58,784 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2008 58,784 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 47,467 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 37,967 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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DF52 EUN is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DF52 EUN, 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 DF52 EUN registered?

DF52 EUN is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 November 2002.

Is DF52 EUN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF52 EUN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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