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DU02 ORO

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

210,436 mi
Last recorded210,436 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 ORO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 210,436 miles

Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened both front to rears at tank look poor no clear inspection (3.6.A.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Mar 2016 197,540 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears at clips very poor (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 183,706 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 169,779 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 157,033 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 150,438 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2011 146,626 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 141,076 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 131,581 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 121,340 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Feb 2008 121,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 104,481 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 91,407 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2006 91,407 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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 ORO is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ORO, 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 ORO registered?

DU02 ORO is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 March 2002.

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