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CE02 MKJ

2002 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,476 mi
Last recorded89,476 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 MKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 89,476 miles

Central Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced upper near servo (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 87,270 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2020 87,270 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 81,804 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 80,222 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 72,293 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 66,229 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 65,161 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Sep 2014 65,161 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Aug 2013 62,126 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 62,126 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 57,713 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 57,713 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pump drive system missing (2.3.6)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 51,049 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 16 Feb 2010 45,555 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 39,551 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 32,884 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 26,861 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 20,130 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

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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CE02 MKJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CE02 MKJ, 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 CE02 MKJ registered?

CE02 MKJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 April 2002.

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