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EX02 SBV

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,705 mi
Last recorded57,705 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 SBV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 1 Mar 2010 57,705 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

advise slight oil leak from steering rack.

Pass 2 Mar 2009 55,756 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 52,516 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 49,383 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 46,196 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside front tyre and wheel has kerbing damage.

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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EX02 SBV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EX02 SBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX02 SBV registered?

EX02 SBV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is EX02 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 SBV shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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