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DG52 OVR

2002 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,913 mi
Last recorded133,913 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 OVR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 133,913 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

n/s and o/s rear sub-frame mounting bushes deteriorated.

rear heat shield insecure

rear silencer deteriorated with slight leak.

sill covers fitted.

Pass 15 Jun 2017 127,759 miles

both front lower arm center bushes are worn

both rear tyres are getting low on tread also the osr is wearing unevenly

rear brake pads are getting low

rear exhaust box is rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2016 119,128 miles

exhaust is in poor condition

osf tyre is wearing on the edges

rear flexi ferules are rusty

Pass 22 Jun 2015 111,297 miles

axle bushes are soft

osf track control arm bush is soft

rear brake discs are warped

rear exhaust box outer skin is in poor condition

Pass 26 Jun 2014 102,841 miles

osf lower arm trailing bush is showing signs of wear

rear exhaust box outer skin is in poor condition

Pass 17 Jun 2013 94,504 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 87,882 miles

rear brake discs are rusty

Fail 8 Jun 2012 87,882 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

front to rear brake pipes need cleaning !

rear brake discs are rusty

Pass 10 Jun 2011 80,419 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 70,636 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nsr tyre out of shape and making a rubbling noise on the road,slight movment in the bulk head on the steering and brake checks.

Pass 19 Jun 2009 61,622 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 51,648 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 45,164 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2007 45,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 27 Nov 2006 31,836 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2005 25,593 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2005 25,593 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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DG52 OVR is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 DG52 OVR, 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 DG52 OVR registered?

DG52 OVR is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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