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DN02 HJU

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,257 mi
Last recorded151,257 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 HJU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 151,257 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front & n/s front track rod end dust covers slightly worn. n/s front lower suspension ball joint has slight play detected. n/s rear tyre close to legal limit. n/s/f track rod end slight play. rear coil springs slightly rusty.

rear exhaust slightly rusty. rear exhaust heat shield insecure slightly.

Pass 7 Sep 2012 144,679 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches slighty corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2012 144,679 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches slighty corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2011 133,686 miles

both front inner flitches slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in offside steering rack joint

slight play in offside track rod end

Fail 1 Sep 2011 133,489 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both front inner flitches slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in offside steering rack joint

slight play in offside track rod end

Pass 10 Sep 2010 123,417 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 117,786 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 117,786 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 109,622 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 101,714 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 87,600 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HJU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DN02 HJU, 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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DN02 HJU is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 July 2002.

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