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CE02 MRY

2002 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,255 mi
Last recorded33,255 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 MRY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 33,255 miles

o/s/f tyre void of tread on outer edge

Fail 3 Mar 2011 33,254 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

o/s/f tyre void of tread on outer edge

Pass 26 Mar 2010 28,637 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

slight rear brake judder

Pass 10 Mar 2009 25,738 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 22,302 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 18,949 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 18,949 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 16,155 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 MRY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 MRY, 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 MRY registered?

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

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