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DU02 OGC

2002 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,558 mi
Last recorded125,558 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 OGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 125,558 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 125,558 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 119,958 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 114,540 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 109,397 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 109,396 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2012 106,046 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 106,046 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 98,834 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 87,970 miles

Front tyres are worn on the outer edges.

Rear reg plate is slightly deteriorated.

Rear tyres are slightly perished.

Pass 5 Dec 2008 74,068 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 68,061 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 68,061 miles

Offside Inner Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 59,999 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 13 Mar 2006 50,619 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 OGC is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 OGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU02 OGC registered?

DU02 OGC is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 March 2002.

Is DU02 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU02 OGC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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