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DS52 BWN

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,880 mi
Last recorded141,880 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 BWN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 141,880 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust slightly blowing from multiple points

Fail 1 Oct 2020 141,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust slightly blowing from multiple points

Pass 26 Sep 2019 136,179 miles

Central Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL indicates a fault

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2019 136,142 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL indicates a fault

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 125,208 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x 2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 120,081 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven

Pass 8 Mar 2016 117,239 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 116,011 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 105,518 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front foglamp not working

nearside front indicator unit has minor damage

offside headlamp glass has a minor stone chip

Fail 7 Mar 2014 108,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front foglamp not working

nearside front indicator unit has minor damage

offside headlamp glass has a minor stone chip

Pass 5 Apr 2013 104,338 miles

Oil leak

engine tappety

nearside front fog light not working

nearside front indicator lense damaged

side sill covers fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2013 104,337 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

engine tappety

nearside front fog light not working

nearside front indicator lense damaged

oil level low

side sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2012 95,846 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 85,159 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 85,159 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 75,193 miles

nearside rear tyre worn from edges

Fail 20 Apr 2010 75,193 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear tyre worn from edges

Pass 19 Mar 2009 64,253 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 53,873 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 53,873 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Jan 2007 47,925 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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DS52 BWN is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DS52 BWN, 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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DS52 BWN is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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