MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,782 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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)
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)
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)
o/s front fog light not working
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
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)
damage to o/s of front bumper
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)
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
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
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
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)
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)
both frount tyres wearing unevenly and close to border line
oil level very low
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
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)
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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