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DU02 WOR

2002 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

126,843 mi
Last recorded126,843 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU02 WOR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 126,843 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

back box outer casing corroded

several corrosion spots showing

Fail 22 May 2012 126,835 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

different size tyres fitted to front and rear of vehicle

offside front tyre wearing on both shoulders

rear exhaust clamp missing

Pass 28 May 2011 120,415 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 24 May 2011 120,352 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 May 2010 114,302 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2010 114,272 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 108,398 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 103,804 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 103,804 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 95,861 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 87,155 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 WOR is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WOR, 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 WOR is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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