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DG02 UCT

2002 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

107,262 mi
Last recorded107,262 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 UCT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2014 107,262 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine diag light on

engine oil level low

n/s front fog lamp slightly damaged/insecure

n/s o/s wiper blades split

n/s washer jet poor performance

rear axle beam slightly corroded

various engines oil leaks

Pass 21 Nov 2013 102,650 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine diag warning light on

n/s front fog lamp slightly damage/insecure

n/s washer jet poor performance

Pass 3 Dec 2012 98,012 miles

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Dec 2012 98,012 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e) DANGEROUS

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

centre silencer mounting insecure

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer heatshield insecure

rear tryres mishapen slightly

Pass 1 Dec 2011 92,668 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all brake discs slightly corroded

both rear tyres becoming mishapen and low on outer edges

slight engine oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2010 86,111 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

uneven tyre wear n/s o/s rear tyres

Fail 17 Nov 2010 86,111 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

uneven tyre wear n/s o/s rear tyres

Pass 2 Dec 2009 79,463 miles

offside inner driveshaft boot leaking

Pass 3 Dec 2008 69,720 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 69,720 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 59,946 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 48,301 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 43,090 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 UCT is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 UCT, 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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DG02 UCT is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2002.

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