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A6 XXW

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

69,230 mi
Last recorded69,230 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 XXW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 69,230 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 68,565 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 66,329 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 64,451 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 64,451 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 63,415 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all lack of use (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 63,384 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 63,109 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 62,141 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 62,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 59,862 miles

nearside wing mirror brocken

Pass 18 Aug 2009 57,507 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 54,103 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 51,580 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 51,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 48,997 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 47,701 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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A6 XXW is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 A6 XXW, 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

How do I check the history of A6 XXW?

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What year was A6 XXW registered?

A6 XXW is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 April 2002.

Is A6 XXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 XXW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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