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CE02 MLO

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,331 mi
Last recorded78,331 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 MLO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 78,331 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 75,806 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

both front tyres near wear marks and worn on inside and outside

Pass 3 Oct 2014 73,004 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres starting to wear on inside and outside

surface corrosion to n/s rear disc

Pass 3 Aug 2013 69,844 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2012 67,293 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 65,003 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 65,003 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 61,989 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 59,852 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 56,723 miles

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

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 16 Aug 2007 50,098 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 50,063 miles

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

Offside Steering arm deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 44,064 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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CE02 MLO is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MLO, 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 MLO registered?

CE02 MLO is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2002.

Is CE02 MLO safe to buy?

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