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DU52 NDJ

2002 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

110,002 mi
Last recorded110,002 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 NDJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2017 110,002 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

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

Rear Rear exhaust bkt broken, 1 of rear exhaust support rubbers missing

Fail 19 Sep 2017 110,001 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front Oil leak ()

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

Rear Rear exhaust bkt broken, 1 of rear exhaust support rubbers missing

Pass 14 Sep 2016 105,710 miles

Drivers seat belt poor recoil

Front brake discs poor condition

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust rubbers detached

Fail 14 Sep 2016 105,708 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both dipped beam patterns (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view Front (8.1.2a)

Drivers seat belt poor recoil

Front brake discs poor condition

Offside Front Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust rubbers detached

Pass 25 Sep 2015 100,361 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Sep 2015 100,359 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Front (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working N/S/R (1.2.1b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S/F (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement N/S/R (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2014 91,218 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 91,213 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 86,512 miles

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

Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leaks from engine and g,box

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Oct 2013 86,512 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Outer Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

oil leaks from engine and g,box

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Oct 2012 76,912 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 76,912 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front exhaust brackets broken

Pass 5 Sep 2011 76,885 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 54,835 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 53,056 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 49,911 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 46,587 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 46,587 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 43,468 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 NDJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DU52 NDJ, 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 NDJ registered?

DU52 NDJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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