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DU02 OFD

2002 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

67,250 mi
Last recorded67,250 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 OFD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2015 67,250 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED OBSCURING CHECKING OF SILLS

Pass 3 Sep 2014 63,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 59,515 miles

Coolant leak

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

air conditioning pipe fouling catalyst system

Pass 17 Sep 2012 56,200 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 51,522 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 40,429 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2010 35,457 miles

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

Nearside front tyre wearing low on outer edge.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 31,373 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 28,203 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 28,203 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2007 24,469 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 18,882 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
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DU02 OFD is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 DU02 OFD, 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 DU02 OFD registered?

DU02 OFD is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 March 2002.

Is DU02 OFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU02 OFD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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