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DK51 ONP

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

126,774 mi
Last recorded126,774 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK51 ONP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 126,774 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

mil light on

oil leak exhaust back box corroded & slightly blowing n/s indiator lens missing

Fail 11 Mar 2020 126,742 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

mil light on

oil leak exhaust back box corroded & slightly blowing n/s indiator lens missing

Pass 22 Feb 2019 121,636 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 116,211 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear and o/s/r outer arches slight corrosion

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slight cracking/perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2018 116,211 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged reluctor ring broken (3.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear and o/s/r outer arches slight corrosion

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged slight cracking/perishing (4.1.D.1e)

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2017 109,934 miles

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

Rear registration plate is slightly insecure

Fail 26 Jan 2017 109,913 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shock absorber mount area (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

o/s/r handbrake cable outer casing corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2016 103,780 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

flex in bulkhead

handbrake cables in poor condition

offside rear and nearside rear shock absorber mounts corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

surface corrosion on floor pan and front inner arches

Fail 14 Jan 2016 103,571 miles

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

flex in bulkhead

offside rear and nearside rear shock absorber mounts corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

surface corrosion on floor pan and front inner arches

Pass 20 Jan 2015 96,422 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2015 96,374 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jan 2014 92,318 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 92,309 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 86,905 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2013 86,862 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 81,094 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 73,988 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 65,823 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 55,668 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 47,876 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 39,834 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 32,072 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 32,068 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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DK51 ONP is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 ONP, 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 ONP registered?

DK51 ONP is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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