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DU52 NEO

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,624 mi
Last recorded137,624 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 NEO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2013 137,624 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear brake pad spring clip missing

Pass 31 Aug 2012 129,717 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 129,717 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 123,004 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 114,663 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake fluid in reservoir slightly dirty

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

slight play in both front steering rack arms inner joints

Fail 14 Sep 2010 114,663 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

brake fluid in reservoir slightly dirty

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

slight play in both front steering rack arms inner joints

Pass 15 Sep 2009 102,099 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 92,209 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 81,911 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 79,600 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 NEO is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc 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 NEO, 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 NEO registered?

DU52 NEO is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 November 2002.

Is DU52 NEO safe to buy?

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