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DU52 NCV

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,744 mi
Last recorded112,744 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2010
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 NCV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2010 112,744 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s/f inner wing slight damage front bumper damaged under tray damaged

n/s/r brake slightly down on performance may require attention in the future

n/s/r tyre worn on inside eadge

Pass 21 Dec 2010 112,744 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f inner wing slight damage front bumper damaged under tray damaged

n/s/r brake slightly down on performance may require attention in the future

n/s/r tyre worn on inside eadge

Pass 22 Dec 2009 99,890 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 99,784 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 89,323 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 78,648 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 67,936 miles

Front brake disc,s also worn close to minimum.

Front tyres ONLY JUST passed,outer edges bald,tread close to minimum across 3/4 of the tyre.

Pass 14 Dec 2005 56,496 miles

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

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 NCV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 DU52 NCV, 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 NCV registered?

DU52 NCV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 December 2002.

Is DU52 NCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU52 NCV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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