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CE52 VBV

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,377 mi
Last recorded149,377 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 VBV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 149,377 miles

Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated blowing slightly

Fail 27 Jan 2017 149,258 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

exhaust front flxe worn

Pass 30 Jan 2016 143,110 miles

Front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2016 143,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2015 136,835 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust flexible hose deterioated

management light illuminated

Pass 11 Dec 2013 124,522 miles

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flexi pipe snapped

play in offside steering rack

Fail 11 Dec 2013 124,522 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust flexi pipe snapped

play in offside steering rack

Pass 30 Nov 2012 111,550 miles

corrosion n/s and o/s/f suspension legs

corrosion n/s and o/s/r shock absorbers

front exhaust flexi outer casing is damaged and vibrating

o/s/f door lock is faulty

Fail 30 Nov 2012 111,550 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion n/s and o/s/f suspension legs

corrosion n/s and o/s/r shock absorbers

front exhaust flexi outer casing is damaged and vibrating

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f door lock is faulty

Pass 21 Nov 2011 103,825 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 98,772 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Nov 2010 98,766 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 92,561 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 86,470 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 75,928 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 58,849 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 45,692 miles

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 VBV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CE52 VBV, 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 VBV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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