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DU02 OMX

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

140,379 mi
Last recorded140,379 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 OMX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2021 140,379 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corner. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged but no cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tread also outer sidewall damaged but no cords visible. (5.2.3 (e))

standard sill covers fitted.

Fail 30 Sep 2021 140,376 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor corner and underside of sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor corner. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged but no cords visible. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner tread also outer sidewall damaged but no cords visible. (5.2.3 (e))

standard sill covers fitted.

Pass 28 Sep 2020 139,273 miles

both sides front floor corners corroded /holed just out of prescribed areas b subframe mounting

both sides rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2020 139,231 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour wing repeater white (4.4.3 (a))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting boot floor corroded/ holed (6.1.6 (i) (i))

both sides front floor corners corroded /holed just out of prescribed areas b subframe mounting

both sides rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2019 132,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged but no cords exposed, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear wheel arches corroded but not likely to cause injury at present.

o/s mirror casing taped up but secure.

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 9 Apr 2019 132,827 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged but no cords exposed, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear wheel arches corroded but not likely to cause injury at present.

o/s mirror casing taped up but secure.

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 5 Apr 2018 129,485 miles

Offside Front tyre cracked on inner sidewall, was low on pressure when vehicle was presented for test,

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint o/s front and at rack, (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges,

both rear wheelarches corroded but no sharp edges.

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 27 Mar 2017 123,042 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 119,799 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 118,552 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 115,059 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 108,258 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 100,774 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2012 100,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2011 95,416 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

all four brake discs rusting

Fail 17 Oct 2011 95,416 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four brake discs rusting

Pass 14 Oct 2010 88,303 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 88,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2009 79,972 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 74,110 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 74,022 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2007 65,816 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 65,816 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 58,452 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 49,179 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 OMX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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

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