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CE02 MMX

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,018 mi
Last recorded178,018 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 MMX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 178,018 miles

Front oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2017 177,979 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Front oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2016 174,894 miles

interior headlamp adjuster reset

new rear wiper blade required

Pass 28 Jan 2015 172,881 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 172,881 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

OSR tyre has uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2014 158,191 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system component slightly damaged (3.4.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jan 2013 142,127 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 142,127 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 125,437 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 109,087 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 92,755 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 27 Jan 2009 74,778 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 59,494 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 59,492 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 36,114 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 21,751 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 MMX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MMX, 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 MMX registered?

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

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