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DG52 TXM

2002 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

77,367 mi
Last recorded77,367 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2018 77,367 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 77,359 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 55,581 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyre valve stems heavily perished

engine management light on

Fail 22 Sep 2017 55,581 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both front tyre valve stems heavily perished

engine management light on

Pass 27 Sep 2016 39,356 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 35,296 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 31,812 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 28,597 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

slight play in o/s/r axle bush

Pass 21 Sep 2012 23,308 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 21,825 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 21,283 miles

wipers splitting

Pass 10 Oct 2009 20,928 miles

very slight oil leak from power steering rack

Pass 8 Nov 2008 20,002 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

disc faces corroding

Pass 6 Oct 2007 19,650 miles

front disc faces corroded

osr tyre cracking deeply

Fail 6 Oct 2007 19,647 miles

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

front disc faces corroded

osr tyre cracking deeply

Pass 7 Oct 2006 19,072 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2005 18,452 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 TXM 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 TXM, 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 TXM registered?

DG52 TXM is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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The MOT history for DG52 TXM shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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