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CE02 UBB

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

210,538 mi
Last recorded210,538 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 210,538 miles

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock mount (2.4.A.3)

both rear brake discs pitted

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

power steering pipe damp under bonnet

rear axle beam rusty

Fail 5 Aug 2016 210,538 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top shock mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly both front (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shock mount (2.4.A.3)

both rear brake discs pitted

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

power steering pipe damp under bonnet

rear axle beam rusty

Pass 28 Jul 2015 200,685 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 200,685 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 192,759 miles

O/S/F FLOOR DAMAGED

Pass 25 Jun 2013 185,961 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)

Fail 13 Jun 2013 185,773 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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 24 May 2012 176,276 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 176,201 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 May 2011 159,698 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 146,001 miles

Advise, front tyres wearing on inside edge.

Advise, rear exhaust clamp corroded.

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 May 2009 124,593 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 101,646 miles

plastic trims fitted unable to fully check sills

Pass 25 May 2007 80,492 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 60,176 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Feb 2006 54,659 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 54,659 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 UBB is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 UBB, 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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CE02 UBB is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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