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DG02 VBC

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,456 mi
Last recorded62,456 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG02 VBC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2014 62,456 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 62,431 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 61,364 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 58,774 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 58,769 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 54,462 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2010 51,107 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 51,103 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 46,829 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 42,758 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 40,020 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 36,285 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 VBC is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBC, 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 VBC registered?

DG02 VBC is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 March 2002.

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The MOT history for DG02 VBC shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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