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CK02 XRS

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,894 mi
Last recorded106,894 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2023
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK02 XRS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2023 106,894 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake performance unable to be tested rear brake pads on the metal (1.2.1 (g))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (rear) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Steering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Body panel likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 102,431 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 100,905 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2014 100,810 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jun 2013 93,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 93,682 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2012 86,813 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 86,813 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 79,802 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 73,572 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 67,396 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 59,861 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 49,964 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 49,964 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 40,259 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 40,259 miles

Nearside Outer Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Outer Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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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CK02 XRS is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 CK02 XRS, 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 CK02 XRS registered?

CK02 XRS is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 July 2002.

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