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EX02 UNV

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

75,739 mi
Last recorded75,739 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 75,739 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 75,140 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2017 74,581 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

heavy corrosion to rear beam axle

heavy corrosion to rear exhaust section

Pass 18 Nov 2016 73,322 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 71,451 miles

Engine oil leak.

Exhaust rear box heavily corroded.

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded Suspension coil spring corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Suspension coil spring corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Slight imbalance with offside lagging. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 71,446 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" Blade split and smearing view. (8.2.2)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour Lacking Amber and showing White light. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" Blade split and smearing view. (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Imbalanced with offside lagging. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced Imbalanced with offside lagging. (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50R16/87V Inner sidewall perished and split/torn exposing cords. (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leak.

Exhaust rear box heavily corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded Suspension coil spring corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded Suspension coil spring corroded. (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 66,704 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 64,241 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nsr tyre cracks inner side wall

Pass 13 Nov 2012 59,235 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 53,474 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 48,387 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 48,387 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 45,175 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn.

o/s/rear indicator seem pale.

o/s/rear wheel slightly distorted.

power steering rack damp.

rear exhaust joint corroded.

stone chips in windscreen.

Fail 12 Aug 2008 40,184 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both outer sills covered with plastic trim.

both rear tyres perishing.

front & rear brake discs slightly worn.

front brake pads low.

hose clip on fuel filler neck corroded.

rear exhaust clamp corroded.

stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 12 Aug 2008 40,184 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

both outer sills covered with plastic trim.

both rear tyres perishing.

front & rear brake discs slightly worn.

front brake pads low.

hose clip on fuel filler neck corroded.

rear exhaust clamp corroded.

stone chips in windscreen.

Pass 1 Sep 2007 35,946 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 32,758 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 24,027 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 UNV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UNV, 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 UNV registered?

EX02 UNV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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