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DG02 TWZ

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

129,235 mi
Last recorded129,235 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 TWZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2018 129,235 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 121,228 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 116,645 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 116,583 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Floor pan (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Feb 2015 108,387 miles

oil leaks?

Pass 4 Feb 2014 95,894 miles

slight blow from exhaust flexi pipe

Pass 12 Feb 2013 81,517 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 67,262 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

near side front tyre worn on edges

Pass 13 Feb 2012 67,262 miles

near side front tyre worn on edges

Pass 5 Jan 2011 64,024 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 56,812 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 51,381 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)

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2008 45,775 miles

engine management light on

Pass 2 Jan 2007 37,868 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 29,759 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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DG02 TWZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DG02 TWZ, 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 DG02 TWZ registered?

DG02 TWZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is DG02 TWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG02 TWZ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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