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CE02 UAM

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

228,456 mi
Last recorded228,456 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 228,456 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Mar 2018 228,452 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 214,261 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 200,917 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 200,917 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 186,838 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 192,638 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 172,670 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

both front and rear number plates slightly delaminated

offside front shock exsessivly corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2013 172,670 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged (3.4.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

both front and rear number plates slightly delaminated

offside front shock exsessivly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 155,312 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

engine management light illuminated

n/s front wheel bearing has slight roughness but not excessive

Fail 29 Mar 2012 155,312 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

engine management light illuminated

n/s front wheel bearing has slight roughness but not excessive

Pass 28 Mar 2011 142,082 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 128,315 miles

front shockers corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2009 110,843 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 110,843 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 92,135 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 73,760 miles

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

fuel pipes insecure

Pass 15 Mar 2006 59,715 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 UAM is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 UAM, 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 UAM registered?

CE02 UAM is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 March 2002.

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