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EF02 XUR

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

113,753 mi
Last recorded113,753 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF02 XUR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2021 113,753 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2021 113,751 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 109,140 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 109,138 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 23 May 2018 105,619 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 100,981 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 48,916 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 96,504 miles

EML on

Pass 8 Jan 2015 90,593 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2015 90,593 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2013 85,716 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2013 85,716 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 30 Sep 2012 80,415 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2012 80,415 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 76,069 miles

uneven wear to n/s/r tyre

Pass 6 Apr 2010 69,717 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres out of shape

off side rear tyre has a cut

Pass 2 Oct 2008 63,816 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 2 Oct 2008 63,816 miles

Front bumper insecure

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 52,762 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 52,762 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side front tyre has a deep cut

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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EF02 XUR is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EF02 XUR, 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 EF02 XUR registered?

EF02 XUR is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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