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DS02 LBL

2002 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

137,293 mi
Last recorded137,293 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 LBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2025 137,293 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 135,293 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Apr 2024 135,293 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 132,483 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 130,327 miles

suspension parts corroded

pipes painted/ graesed

Pass 8 Mar 2021 127,363 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Sill Covers Fitted Both Sides

Underside/Wheel Arches/Tow bar And Floor All Corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2020 126,148 miles

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Fail 4 Mar 2020 126,147 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached boot floor (6.1.6 (i) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front inner wing corroded

Offside Front inner wing corroded

Pass 4 Feb 2019 123,587 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 123,587 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 117,621 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 117,621 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 111,435 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 111,420 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded shocky mount (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 106,538 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 98,580 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 98,580 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 91,815 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 84,752 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 84,752 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 77,461 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 66,890 miles

discs are very rusty and need to be replaced with new brake pads.

Pass 18 Sep 2009 57,216 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 53,221 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 46,067 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 37,205 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 34,625 miles

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

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 LBL is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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

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