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DS02 MLO

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,115 mi
Last recorded99,115 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2010
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 MLO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2010 99,115 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 94,736 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 94,723 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 94,723 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 88,523 miles

O/S/F tyre inner edge worn,but ok at time of test

Pass 18 Jul 2006 72,853 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 70,395 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 69,817 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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 MLO is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS02 MLO, 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 DS02 MLO registered?

DS02 MLO is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 May 2002.

Is DS02 MLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS02 MLO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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