MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,097 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes slight corrosion (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
both front side repeaters becoming slightly white
centre exhaust mount broken, however still supported
front to rear brake pipe becoming slightly corroded
nearside front tyre cracked on inner sidewall
nearside rear tyre wearing smooth on the outer edge
offside front lower arm ball joint has slight play
offside rear brake binding slightly
offside rear brake pipe leading to flexible hose becoming slightly corroded
offside rear tyre wearing smooth on inner edge
oil leak under vehicle
both front to rear brake hoses becoming corroded
both rear brake hose unions becoming corroded
centre exhaust bracket broken but secure
mid to rear exhaust joint has corrosion/has been welded
rear tyres wearing smooth on edges
MID EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE
MID TO REAR EXHAUST JOINT/CLAMP IN POOR CONDITION
Centre to rear exhaust rusting
Front lower valance rusting
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Centre to rear exhaust rusting
Front lower valance rusting
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both rear tyres worn unevenly
hand brake has excesive reserve travel
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both rear tyres worn unevenly
hand brake has excesive reserve travel
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
COUPLE OF L.E.D. BOOT STOP LIGHT SEGMENTS NOT WORKING
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LIMIT ON INNER EDGE--DUE FOR REPLACEMENT
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
vin number has 8K twice recorded at dvla and only once on vehicle
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
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CS02 XXX is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 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 CS02 XXX, 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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CS02 XXX is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 May 2002.
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