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DG52 TXP

2002 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

118,854 mi
Last recorded118,854 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG52 TXP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 118,854 miles

O/S & N/S front inner wing's corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 111,539 miles

Nearside Front Inner wing holed

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 104,518 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner wing holed not structural

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 96,996 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 8 Aug 2018 89,227 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 89,226 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 81,672 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 74,021 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 66,992 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 64,380 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 63,653 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 63,245 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 61,593 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 20 Aug 2011 61,592 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 19 Jan 2009 56,493 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 18 Jan 2008 50,832 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 50,832 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 47,323 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 43,895 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 TXP is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 TXP, 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 TXP registered?

DG52 TXP is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 September 2002.

Is DG52 TXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG52 TXP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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