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CE02 UBK

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,674 mi
Last recorded151,674 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE02 UBK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2014 151,674 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

corrosion rear axle beam

corrosion rear brake back plates

Pass 26 Aug 2014 151,674 miles

both front tyres worn on inside edges

corrosion rear axle beam

corrosion rear brake back plates

Pass 27 Aug 2013 145,394 miles

surface corrosion front brake discs

Fail 27 Aug 2013 145,394 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

surface corrosion front brake discs

Pass 3 Sep 2012 139,485 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake discs corroded/pitted

Pass 30 Aug 2011 128,349 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all brake discs pitted/corroded

heavy surface corrosion underside rear

Pass 31 Aug 2010 116,753 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 105,916 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2008 94,407 miles

Drivers washer jet partly blocked

Fail 17 Sep 2008 94,407 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Drivers washer jet partly blocked

Pass 13 Sep 2007 78,565 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 67,924 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 67,924 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

bodykit fitted

Pass 23 Sep 2005 59,867 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 59,867 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 UBK is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 UBK, 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 UBK registered?

CE02 UBK is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2002.

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