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EX02 SFF

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,944 mi
Last recorded71,944 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 SFF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2014 71,944 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 69,708 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 64,786 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 60,519 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 60,518 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 57,569 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 42,404 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 42,209 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 42,058 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 38,258 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 38,256 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 7 Oct 2005 32,257 miles

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 SFF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SFF, 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 EX02 SFF registered?

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

Is EX02 SFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 SFF shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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