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DN52 YHU

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

112,053 mi
Last recorded112,053 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN52 YHU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 112,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 112,053 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front, central and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp incorrect bulb fitted, light too bright (4.2.3 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 107,038 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 105,938 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 102,887 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 100,221 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 100,221 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 96,623 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 96,684 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 95,562 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 88,861 miles

o-s rack area mounting point weakened

Pass 17 Feb 2010 78,082 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

steering rack mounting area weakened

Fail 16 Feb 2010 78,082 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

steering rack mounting area weakened

Pass 27 Feb 2009 70,819 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 70,808 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 62,748 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 52,322 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 43,697 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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DN52 YHU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DN52 YHU, 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 DN52 YHU registered?

DN52 YHU is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2002.

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The MOT history for DN52 YHU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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