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AV02 JXX

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,476 mi
Last recorded152,476 miles
Recorded on14 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 JXX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2018 152,476 miles

Nearside Front floor corroded

Pass 9 May 2017 144,490 miles

Both rear tires cracked and perished

Pass 16 May 2016 137,918 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 132,314 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 126,792 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 126,790 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 May 2013 121,244 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2013 121,147 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2012 115,704 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 110,317 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2011 110,317 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 103,713 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 95,630 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 95,623 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 84,035 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 70,761 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 57,355 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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AV02 JXX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AV02 JXX, 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 AV02 JXX registered?

AV02 JXX is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2002.

Is AV02 JXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV02 JXX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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