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EX02 UNM

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

134,268 mi
Last recorded134,268 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 UNM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 134,268 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50R16 87V worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 134,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50R16 87V worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 134,133 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sat nav mount on windscreen in swept area (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low does not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 126,008 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 120,227 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 112,429 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Dec 2016 105,748 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 101,798 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2016 101,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 96,455 miles

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 8 Mar 2014 91,334 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 86,385 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 81,437 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 81,270 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 75,901 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 68,821 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 68,574 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 61,490 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 53,169 miles

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2007 43,303 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 33,573 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 UNM is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UNM, 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 UNM registered?

EX02 UNM is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 March 2002.

Is EX02 UNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 UNM shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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