MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,880 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
exhaust slightly blowing from multiple points
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
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))
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))
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)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front brake application uneven
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
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
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
Oil leak
engine tappety
nearside front fog light not working
nearside front indicator lense damaged
side sill covers fitted
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
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)
nearside rear tyre worn from edges
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
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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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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