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DU52 NBL

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

136,858 mi
Last recorded136,858 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 NBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2012 136,858 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 126,217 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 113,000 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 101,598 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 91,306 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 91,306 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2006 78,868 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 NBL is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 DU52 NBL, 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 DU52 NBL registered?

DU52 NBL is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is DU52 NBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU52 NBL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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