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DG52 OWU

2002 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,215 mi
Last recorded109,215 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2010
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp105,524 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 OWU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector 175 Bhp
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2010 109,215 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2010

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 100,944 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 100,901 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 94,916 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 82,554 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 76,699 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp?

Based on 2,133 MOT tests across 186 vehicles.

74.2%
Pass Rate
6,778
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
186
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 74
position lamp(s) not working 57
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 33
coil spring incomplete 30
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 29
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DG52 OWU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2002 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 105,524 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 74 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG52 OWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 24 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DG52 OWU registered?

DG52 OWU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 Vector 175 Bhp, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is DG52 OWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 OWU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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