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CE52 VBN

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

147,844 mi
Last recorded147,844 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 VBN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 147,844 miles

General rear axle corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2017 146,172 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 136,958 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 135,601 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 129,455 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 119,111 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 119,111 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 105,912 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 101,323 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 93,526 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 67,884 miles

front and rear number plates marked

some wear on front brake discs

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 VBN is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VBN, 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 CE52 VBN registered?

CE52 VBN is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 December 2002.

Is CE52 VBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE52 VBN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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