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DG02 UCY

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,985 mi
Last recorded110,985 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 UCY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2016 110,985 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)

front tyres wearing unevenly on inside edge

Fail 16 Dec 2016 110,985 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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)

front tyres wearing unevenly on inside edge

Pass 22 Dec 2015 105,172 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 105,172 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to cataltst (7.1.2)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced across an axle low 45% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside rear brake application uneven low (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 99,320 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2014 99,320 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 92,784 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 92,784 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2012 86,154 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 80,115 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 69,595 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 69,594 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 59,255 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 59,250 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 54,180 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 47,365 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 47,363 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

advise n/s/r tyre worn irregular on inner shoulder

Pass 3 Apr 2007 39,743 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 29,341 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 UCY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DG02 UCY, 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 UCY registered?

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

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