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DU52 OOE

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

98,077 mi
Last recorded98,077 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2015 98,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bracket broken on rear exhaust

nearside rear brake binding

Fail 31 Dec 2014 98,077 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bracket broken on rear exhaust

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 5 Dec 2013 93,490 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 89,956 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 89,956 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 85,541 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 80,166 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2010 72,956 miles

advise front brake pads

Fail 7 Jan 2010 72,956 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

advise front brake pads

Pass 10 Jan 2009 62,184 miles

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

advise front pads

Pass 12 Jan 2008 52,320 miles

centre exhaust hanger missing

Pass 5 Jan 2007 39,731 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2005 28,334 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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DU52 OOE is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OOE, 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 OOE registered?

DU52 OOE is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 November 2002.

Is DU52 OOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DU52 OOE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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