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DS02 NKO

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,159 mi
Last recorded125,159 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS02 NKO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 125,159 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 125,159 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 124,242 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 123,432 miles

Nearside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded left x2 (3.6.B.2c)

engine warning lamp on

oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2017 123,432 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured macpherson strut (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded left x2 (3.6.B.2c)

engine warning lamp on

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2016 122,160 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside oil leak slight

both front brake discs scored slightly

slight deteriation rear exhaust clamp

Fail 2 Jun 2016 122,160 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside oil leak slight

both front brake discs scored slightly

slight deteriation rear exhaust clamp

Pass 26 Jun 2015 119,674 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2015 119,674 miles

Nearside Front Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

x2 fuel tank straps are corroded slightly

Pass 11 Feb 2014 106,995 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

eml light on

Pass 15 Feb 2013 94,052 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre. n/s/r tyre on 2mm (irregular wear). slight corrosion on n/s brake pipe near engine subframe.

outer plastic sleeve breaking up on wiring around o/s of engine.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 79,953 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 66,459 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2011 66,459 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Feb 2010 52,628 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 45,895 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 45,883 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 39,440 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 32,317 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 25,043 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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DS02 NKO is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 NKO, 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 NKO is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 March 2002.

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