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EX02 SJO

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,755 mi
Last recorded107,755 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 SJO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2011 107,755 miles

Handbrake travel high

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 99,806 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 92,102 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Fail 10 Mar 2009 92,102 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 29 Feb 2008 82,735 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 72,322 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 59,811 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 SJO is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SJO, 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 SJO registered?

EX02 SJO is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 March 2002.

Is EX02 SJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 SJO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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