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CE02 UBG

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

174,832 mi
Last recorded174,832 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 174,832 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 158,645 miles

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

offside front head light has a lot of condensation in the lense. beam image slight affect

Fail 6 Oct 2014 158,645 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside front head light has a lot of condensation in the lense. beam image slight affect

Fail 29 Aug 2014 158,452 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 143,142 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 141,278 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

accident damage offside front

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2012 141,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

accident damage offside front

front brake discs worn

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2011 139,064 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 138,333 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

front wipers slightly smearing screen

front/rear brake discs slightly worn

o/s/f headlamp brackets broken but headlamp still secure

Fail 29 Oct 2010 138,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

E.C.U light on

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

front wipers slightly smearing screen

front/rear brake discs slightly worn

n/s/f headlamp lens broken

o/s/f headlamp brackets broken but headlamp still secure

Pass 23 Sep 2009 117,610 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 117,610 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2008 80,570 miles

advise 19% inbalance to front brakes

Pass 24 Sep 2007 72,079 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 68,106 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight judder on front brakes

some cracking in o/s/r tyre walls

Pass 5 May 2006 56,932 miles

slight judder on rear brakes

some dampness o/s/r shockabsorber

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 UBG is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UBG, 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 UBG registered?

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

Is CE02 UBG safe to buy?

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