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DK51 OMY

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,908 mi
Last recorded131,908 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 OMY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2013 131,908 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 126,717 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010

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

all disc very rusty car has bean standing for long wile

engine leaking oil

under side very rusty

Pass 30 May 2007 108,998 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 108,998 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 106,095 miles

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

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

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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DK51 OMY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 DK51 OMY, 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 DK51 OMY registered?

DK51 OMY is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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