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DU02 ORH

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

104,379 mi
Last recorded104,379 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 ORH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2015 104,379 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 137,794 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 132,777 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 May 2013 132,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2012 129,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 May 2012 129,032 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 125,878 miles

Oil leak

rear brake ferrules corroded require attention

Pass 12 Jan 2010 120,561 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

suspect bulkhead may be cracked but cannot see due to insulation and shields

Pass 15 Jan 2009 106,711 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres have worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2008 91,923 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 78,438 miles

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

center exaust braket broken

rear tyres stepped

Pass 24 Feb 2006 63,348 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2005 47,642 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 ORH is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ORH, 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 ORH registered?

DU02 ORH is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 March 2002.

Is DU02 ORH safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU02 ORH shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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