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AV02 VXL

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,267 mi
Last recorded119,267 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 VXL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2012 119,267 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 112,961 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

n.s.f lwr ball joint dust cover split

n.s.f track rod end dust cover split

nail o.s.r (outer edge)

o.s.f tyre close to legal limit 205/50/16

Pass 26 Apr 2010 107,012 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front offside tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Apr 2010 107,012 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front offside tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2009 93,826 miles

advise n/s/f tyre tread is getting low.

Pass 25 Apr 2008 79,266 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 53,899 miles

nail in offside front tyre and worn on edges

nearside front tyre right on legal limit due for replacement

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 VXL is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VXL, 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 VXL registered?

AV02 VXL is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 November 2002.

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The MOT history for AV02 VXL shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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