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DG02 UCU

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,038 mi
Last recorded98,038 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 UCU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 98,038 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 91,919 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 86,379 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 81,197 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 81,197 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 75,881 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 71,729 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 64,496 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 57,497 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 50,921 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 44,629 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 40,612 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2005 34,995 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 UCU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 UCU, 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 UCU registered?

DG02 UCU is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2002.

Is DG02 UCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG02 UCU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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