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CE02 UAT

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,156 mi
Last recorded120,156 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 120,156 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 120,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 114,030 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 108,115 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 108,110 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

heat sheild above exhaust insecure.both rear discs+o/s/f has surface corrosion

Pass 14 Feb 2011 102,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres wearing un even

front brake disc worn and rear brake discs pitted

off side wiper blade split but clearing screen

Pass 30 Jun 2009 92,512 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 92,511 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2008 84,667 miles

o/s/r flxei ferrel

object in swept area

Fail 14 May 2008 84,666 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r flxei ferrel

object in swept area

Pass 18 Jan 2007 74,787 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 54,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 UAT is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UAT, 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 UAT registered?

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

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