CarVerify

Free Car Check

EX02 SJU

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

151,568 mi
Last recorded151,568 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

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

RegistrationEX02 SJU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2014 151,568 miles

Damage on front bumper and n/s rear light unit

Engine management light on

N/s rear tyre wearing uneven on inside edge

Slight wear in steering rack

Fail 11 Feb 2014 151,540 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Damage on front bumper and n/s rear light unit

Engine management light on

N/s rear tyre wearing uneven on inside edge

Slight wear in steering rack

Fail 8 Feb 2013 144,938 miles

Damage on front bumper

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

O/s rear light unit is damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear tyre's wearing uneven on inside edge

Pass 8 Feb 2013 144,938 miles

Damage on front bumper

Engine management light on

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

O/s rear light unit is damaged

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Rear tyre's wearing uneven on inside edge

Fail 8 Feb 2012 140,629 miles

Both rear tyres wearing uneven on inside edge.

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

N/s door mirror glass missing.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight damage on n/s front and o/s rear indicator units.

Pass 8 Feb 2012 140,629 miles

Both rear tyres wearing uneven on inside edge.

N/s door mirror glass missing.

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Slight damage on n/s front and o/s rear indicator units.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 137,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 137,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 134,650 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 134,650 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 15 Apr 2009 127,125 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 127,125 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 114,551 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 94,936 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 89,634 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EX02 SJU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SJU, 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 SJU?

You can check the full history of EX02 SJU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EX02 SJU registered?

EX02 SJU is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 April 2002.

Is EX02 SJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 SJU shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX02 SJU 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 SJU. 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.