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CE52 VAV

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

129,863 mi
Last recorded129,863 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 VAV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 129,863 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front shock absorbers corroded

nearside mirror faded

Fail 29 Jan 2019 129,863 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front shock absorbers corroded

nearside mirror faded

Pass 5 Jan 2018 126,769 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 120,197 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2015 112,073 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 103,873 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 95,754 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 95,752 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 85,853 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 72,682 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 72,682 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 65,255 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 65,255 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 55,902 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres worn on edges

front number plate marked

o/s seat belt recoil slow

Fail 16 Oct 2009 55,900 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 coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres worn on edges

front number plate marked

o/s seat belt recoil slow

Pass 30 Sep 2008 45,244 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 36,150 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 27,125 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 20,896 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edge.

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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CE52 VAV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CE52 VAV, 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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CE52 VAV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 November 2002.

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