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DU02 WNR

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,070 mi
Last recorded171,070 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 WNR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 171,070 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 170,283 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 170,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 165,344 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Aug 2016 159,506 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 159,503 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 155,202 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 154,213 miles

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 30 Oct 2013 151,379 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 147,451 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 147,451 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 145,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advice n/s/r tyre on cracks not deep enough to reach cords.

Pass 17 Apr 2012 145,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

advice n/s/r tyre on cracks not deep enough to reach cords.

Pass 20 Apr 2011 134,988 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 121,624 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 108,759 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2008 97,023 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 81,519 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 81,492 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 65,061 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 WNR is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WNR, 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 WNR is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 May 2002.

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