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DG02 UDD

2002 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,645 mi
Last recorded105,645 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 UDD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 105,645 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 105,645 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 101,334 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 96,296 miles

all brake discs corroded

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2011 86,431 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 86,431 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 70,737 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 55,235 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 53,418 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 53,418 miles

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 50,058 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 43,762 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 35,644 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 UDD is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc diesel 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 UDD, 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 UDD registered?

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

Is DG02 UDD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG02 UDD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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