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CV02 HXD

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

147,059 mi
Last recorded147,059 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV02 HXD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 147,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2017 138,209 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 129,770 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 129,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2015 121,088 miles

Nsf suspension leg heavily corroded but not leaking

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

Pass 9 May 2014 110,367 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 110,341 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

advise o/s/f track rod end locking nut thread to short

Pass 30 Apr 2013 91,768 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 85,103 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 75,930 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Apr 2011 75,930 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 66,954 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 Apr 2010 66,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 54,501 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2009 54,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 44,339 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 38,779 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 33,433 miles

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

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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CV02 HXD is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CV02 HXD, 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 CV02 HXD registered?

CV02 HXD is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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