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DS02 HMC

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

95,363 mi
Last recorded95,363 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 HMC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2019 95,363 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 95,344 miles

Fuel tank insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2016 93,174 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint between CAT and front pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 93,155 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint between CAT and front pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 90,972 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 90,971 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

oil leak

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 6 Dec 2013 84,084 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 5 Oct 2012 73,887 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear discs are pitted

rear silencer outer skin corroded and has a very slight blow

Fail 4 Oct 2012 73,887 miles

Nearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear discs are pitted

rear silencer outer skin corroded and has a very slight blow

Pass 21 Oct 2011 67,935 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear disc brake slightly corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2010 58,273 miles

both front struts corroded

front discs badly corroded

slight leak on power rack

Pass 11 May 2009 48,869 miles

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

oil leak.

Fail 1 May 2009 48,702 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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)

engine management light on.

offside rear tyre perrished.

oil leaks.

Pass 28 Apr 2008 37,155 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 31,056 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 31,056 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 26,399 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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DS02 HMC is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DS02 HMC, 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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DS02 HMC is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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