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DN02 HKA

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

112,877 mi
Last recorded112,877 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN02 HKA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 112,877 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 110,063 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 110,063 miles

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 108,374 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 108,337 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 105,668 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 104,309 miles

various hose ferrules rusty

Fail 5 Dec 2015 104,309 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

various hose ferrules rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2014 103,498 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 103,498 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

s/s/r hose ferrules rusty

various pipes rusty

Pass 6 Feb 2014 102,984 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 102,984 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

various hose ferrules rusty

various pipes rusty

Fail 22 Jan 2014 102,953 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both rear brake discs corroded.

engine management lamp on.

nearside rear brake binding slightly.

rear service brake application slightly uneven.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 101,581 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust bracket knocking on nearside rear coil spring

Pass 24 Jan 2012 98,204 miles

center exhaust mount corroded.

front engine mount deteriorated.

noise from nearside rear parking brake, advise an inspection.

offside front antiroll bar link bushes perishing.

rear brake hose ferrules corroding.

rear exhaust box join corroding.

screen damaged.

Fail 23 Jan 2012 98,204 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

screen damaged.

rear exhaust box join corroding.

center exhaust mount corroded.

front engine mount deteriorated.

no oil in engine.

noise from nearside rear parking brake, advise an inspection.

offside front antiroll bar link bushes perishing.

rear brake hose ferrules corroding.

Pass 11 Jan 2011 91,833 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 80,813 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 69,428 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 57,014 miles

Nearside Rear 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 3 Jan 2007 45,042 miles

Nearside Rear 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 9 Jan 2006 32,786 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 HKA is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HKA, 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 HKA registered?

DN02 HKA is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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