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DU51 GOH

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

188,066 mi
Last recorded188,066 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU51 GOH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2009 188,066 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Nov 2009 188,066 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 171,428 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 171,414 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 162,145 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 162,145 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

headlamp damp inside lens nearside

rear offside tyre getting low on edge

Pass 2 Oct 2006 148,359 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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DU51 GOH is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 DU51 GOH, 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 DU51 GOH registered?

DU51 GOH is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 February 2002.

Is DU51 GOH safe to buy?

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