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DU02 ORA

2002 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

159,602 mi
Last recorded159,602 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 ORA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 159,602 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 152,840 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 145,245 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 137,871 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 130,833 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 124,012 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 117,078 miles

Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 17 Jul 2013 110,460 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 102,284 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 94,793 miles

2 screws missing from ignition coil pack, these are needed to earth out coil pack

Blow from front flexi section of exhaust and from rear exhaust

Front brake discs and pads well worn and corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Some play in the front suspoension arm bushes

Fail 9 Aug 2011 94,792 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

2 screws missing from ignition coil pack, these are needed to earth out coil pack

Blow from front flexi section of exhaust and from rear exhaust

Front brake discs and pads well worn and corroded

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Some play in the front suspoension arm bushes

Pass 21 May 2010 82,953 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2009 69,516 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 57,147 miles
Pass 28 May 2007 39,128 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

headlamp aims on low limit †rear tyres cracked and perished †n/s/f tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 20 Feb 2006 25,257 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 ORA is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ORA, 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 ORA registered?

DU02 ORA is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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