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DU02 ORJ

2002 Saab 9-3

Bronze Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

78,429 mi
Last recorded78,429 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 ORJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2023 78,429 miles

brake discs slightly corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2022 71,982 miles

play in upper steering column

Fail 2 Aug 2022 71,982 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

play in upper steering column

slight exhaust blow

Pass 3 Apr 2019 69,460 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 68,053 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

sill covers

Pass 3 Apr 2017 66,348 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2017 66,344 miles

Front registration plate insecure cracked (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 64,324 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 58,207 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

REAR AXLE BUSHES WORN X2

Steering component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 51,016 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2013 48,850 miles

exhaust fittings very rusty at rear

Pass 2 Jul 2012 47,004 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 46,652 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 46,138 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 46,134 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 45,356 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 40,633 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 34,896 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 299,407 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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DU02 ORJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Bronze with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ORJ, 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 ORJ registered?

DU02 ORJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2002.

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