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DY52 GMU

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

178,053 mi
Last recorded178,053 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 GMU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2013 178,053 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 169,978 miles

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)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 169,978 miles

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2011

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

Fail 2 Nov 2011

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 144,121 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 144,121 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 125,141 miles

front brake discs worn

front tyres inner edges wearing

slight play nearside front ball joint

Pass 14 Oct 2008 109,713 miles

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 96,937 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 82,666 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 61,591 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 61,591 miles

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.

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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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.

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