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DG52 TWY

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,507 mi
Last recorded127,507 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 TWY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 127,507 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 127,505 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 122,657 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front shockers bouncy

Pass 9 May 2018 116,743 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 116,743 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 2 May 2017 109,481 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2017 109,480 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2016 102,034 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

rear silencer deteriorated and clamp missing

Fail 5 May 2016 102,034 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked non nylock nut fitted (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak

rear silencer deteriorated and clamp missing

Pass 6 May 2015 94,144 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

engine man light on

exhaust back box & clamp corroded

Fail 6 May 2015 94,144 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

engine man light on

exhaust back box & clamp corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2014 85,283 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2014 85,283 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2013 77,078 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 77,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Mar 2012 67,643 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2012 67,643 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2011 58,605 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 49,398 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 40,019 miles

slight cracks to n/s/r tyre sidewall and tread.

Pass 13 May 2008 31,640 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 29,210 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 25,112 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 18,388 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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DG52 TWY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TWY, 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 TWY registered?

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

Is DG52 TWY safe to buy?

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