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EX02 SHZ

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

114,330 mi
Last recorded114,330 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 SHZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2023 114,330 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 109,765 miles

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))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 107,811 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 104,973 miles

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))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 102,407 miles

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))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 97,954 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 96,771 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 95,175 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 92,899 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 91,078 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 91,075 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2013 83,796 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2013 83,793 miles

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)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 76,121 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 76,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 72,267 miles

ADVISE O/S/Rear Brake Disc Badly Corroded. N/S/Rear Brake Disc Slightly Warped

Pass 5 Aug 2010 68,745 miles

advise offside rear disc quite rusty

Fail 2 Aug 2010 68,740 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

advise offside rear disc quite rusty

Pass 3 Aug 2009 63,894 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 59,211 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 54,246 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 46,971 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 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.

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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.

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