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DU52 NBJ

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,400 mi
Last recorded105,400 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 NBJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 105,400 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 101,324 miles

nearside mirror missing

Fail 3 Dec 2012 101,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside mirror missing

Pass 30 Nov 2011 98,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2010 93,038 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 93,038 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 84,300 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 78,083 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2007 69,017 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 63,910 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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DU52 NBJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU52 NBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU52 NBJ registered?

DU52 NBJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 September 2002.

Is DU52 NBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU52 NBJ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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