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DG52 OVX

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

115,105 mi
Last recorded115,105 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 OVX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2015 115,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 May 2013 102,590 miles

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 3.0mm.

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

N/S/R TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEARING OUT OF ITS NATURAL SHAPE ON THE INNER TREAD AREA.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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

Fail 17 May 2013 102,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT TYRES ARE WORN DOWN TO 3.0mm.

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

N/S/R TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEARING OUT OF ITS NATURAL SHAPE ON THE INNER TREAD AREA.

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 100,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BRAKE STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

CENTRAL WARNING LAMP ON DURING TEST.

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LAMP ON DURING TEST.

N/S/R TYRE SHOWING SOME SIGNS OF WEARING OUT OF ITS NATURAL SHAPE.

O/S/R TYRE SHOWING SOME SIGNS OF WEARING OUT OF ITS NATURAL SHAPE AND SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION ON ITS TREAD AREA.

Oil leak

PARK BRAKE CABLES SHOWING RUST AND DETERIORATION ON THE N/S AND O/S/R SECTIONS.

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.

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

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

Pass 9 May 2012 90,717 miles

Advise unable to fully inspect front inner wheel arches due to trims fitted.

Fail 5 May 2012 90,700 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Advise unable to fully inspect front inner wheel arches due to trims fitted.

Pass 9 May 2011 84,465 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 78,620 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 72,428 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 72,409 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 65,076 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 65,066 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2008 64,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 56,309 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 52,572 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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DG52 OVX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 DG52 OVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DG52 OVX registered?

DG52 OVX is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 September 2002.

Is DG52 OVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 OVX shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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