MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,053 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
front brake discs worn
nail in offside rear tyre
nearside rear tyre inner edge worn
offside headlamp pattern deteriorating
oil leaks
play in offside front anti roll bar link
play nearside rear wheel bearing
slight play offside front bottom ball joint
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
front brake discs worn
nail in offside rear tyre
nearside rear tyre inner edge worn
offside headlamp pattern deteriorating
oil leaks
play in offside front anti roll bar link
play nearside rear wheel bearing
slight play offside front bottom ball joint
front brake discs worn
nearside rear tyre inner edge worn
oil leak
play in nearside rear outer top suspension joint
rear brake discs worn and offside signs of ever heating
play in nearside rear outer top suspension joint
Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front brake discs worn
nearside rear tyre inner edge worn
oil leak
rear brake discs worn and offside signs of ever heating
front brake discs worn
front tyres inner edges wearing
slight play nearside front ball joint
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DY52 GMU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,200cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 DY52 GMU, 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 DY52 GMU registered?
DY52 GMU is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 December 2002.
Is DY52 GMU safe to buy?
The MOT history for DY52 GMU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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