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DN02 GYU

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,937 mi
Last recorded128,937 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 GYU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 128,937 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 128,930 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 30 Dec 2015 126,715 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp bracket broken but still secure

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Dec 2015 126,623 miles

Fuel hose insecure hose clip missing at filler neck hose (7.2.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped front to rear (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp bracket broken but still secure

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

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

eml light on dash

Pass 10 Dec 2014 117,895 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 10 Dec 2014 117,895 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 111,699 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 105,260 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 105,260 miles

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

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 98,956 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 98,956 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F for lamp not working

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)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 92,483 miles

drivers seatbelt return spring weak

rear exhaust clamp loose

Fail 23 Dec 2010 92,483 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

drivers seatbelt return spring weak

rear exhaust clamp loose

Pass 1 Dec 2009 83,836 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 74,615 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)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 69,177 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 56,199 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 48,291 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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DN02 GYU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 DN02 GYU, 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 DN02 GYU registered?

DN02 GYU is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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