MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,330 miAbove average mileage for this year
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Both front shock absorbers corroded
Both rear brake hoses corroded
Exhaust centre hanger broken
Front number plate cracked
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust corroded and blowing
Rear wiper blade split
Rear wiper washer not working
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front number plate cracked
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear BRAKE DISCS CORRODED
Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust back box corroded
Rear discs corroded.
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH FRONT. (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR. (5.2.3 (e))
Both front tyres getting close to limit.
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear brake discs corroded.
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (e))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear tyre slightly distorted
Offside Rear slightly distorted
advise brakes scrapping noise
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
advise centre exhaust heat sheilding insecure
advise nearside and offside rear tyres slightly distorted
advise offside rear parking brake systerm may require adjustment or repair as efficency only just met
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
advise centre exhaust heat sheilding insecure
advise nearside and offside rear tyres slightly distorted
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
ADVISE O/S/Rear Brake Disc Badly Corroded. N/S/Rear Brake Disc Slightly Warped
advise offside rear disc quite rusty
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
advise offside rear disc quite rusty
Nearside Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
EX02 SHZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 SHZ, 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
How do I check the history of EX02 SHZ?
You can check the full history of EX02 SHZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was EX02 SHZ registered?
EX02 SHZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 March 2002.
Is EX02 SHZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for EX02 SHZ shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does EX02 SHZ have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EX02 SHZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.