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CE02 UBD

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

114,233 mi
Last recorded114,233 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 UBD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2013 114,233 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Dampness around fuel filler/breather hose

EML on

Pass 2 Oct 2012 105,951 miles

EML on.

Exhaust fouling rear heat shield.

Bolt jammed in turbo actuator.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 94,249 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 94,249 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

both front tyres wearing on inner edge indicating adjustment required

Pass 29 Sep 2010 83,508 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 83,439 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 103,305 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 103,305 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 94,159 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 86,727 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 65,254 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 UBD is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UBD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE02 UBD registered?

CE02 UBD is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 March 2002.

Is CE02 UBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE02 UBD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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