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CE02 MLL

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

205,782 mi
Last recorded205,782 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 MLL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2018 205,782 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 205,782 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 197,939 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Body has slight corrosion Wheel Arch (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 191,829 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush located on front suspension (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush located on front suspension (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 191,829 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush located on front suspension (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush located on front suspension (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 185,922 miles

o/s front fog light not working

Fail 30 Jun 2015 185,921 miles

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

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

o/s front fog light not working

Pass 1 Jul 2014 183,219 miles

Offside 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)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 180,611 miles

damage to o/s of front bumper

Pass 8 May 2012 177,430 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 177,322 miles

205/50/16 fitted to front wheels 205/55/16 fitted to rear wheels

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

flaking corrosion on n/s and o/s rear flexi brake hose metal ends

heavy wear showing on rear brake discs

o/s front shock absorber heavily corroded

o/s rear tyyre low on tread (2mm)

slight judder in rear brakes

slight play in front lower suspension arm bushes

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower panels fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2011 177,322 miles

205/50/16 fitted to front wheels 205/55/16 fitted to rear wheels

flaking corrosion on n/s and o/s rear flexi brake hose metal ends

heavy wear showing on rear brake discs

o/s front shock absorber heavily corroded

o/s rear tyyre low on tread (2mm)

slight judder in rear brakes

slight play in front lower suspension arm bushes

unable to check underside of vehicle fully due to lower panels fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2011 177,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

heavy wear showing in front and rear brake discs

slight brake judder in front brakes

surface crrosion on n/s and o/s/r flexi brake pipe metal ends

unable to check outersills due to side pannels fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2010 159,527 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2010 159,499 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2009 140,400 miles

both frount tyres wearing unevenly and close to border line

oil level very low

Fail 5 Jan 2009 140,400 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both frount tyres wearing unevenly and close to border line

oil level very low

Pass 4 Jan 2008 126,521 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 126,521 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 110,117 miles

brake fluid level low

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges and low on tread

unable to check outer sills fully due to sidepanels fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2006 91,312 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)

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 MLL is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 CE02 MLL, 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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CE02 MLL is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 April 2002.

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