MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,377 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated blowing slightly
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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