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EX02 UOA

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

168,148 mi
Last recorded168,148 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 UOA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 168,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced SMALL CHIP IN LEFT HAND LAMP GLASS (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW AROUND SILENCER CLAMP, SILENCER OUTER SKIN SPLITTING (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Apr 2018 168,148 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced SMALL CHIP IN LEFT HAND LAMP GLASS (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SLIGHT EXHAUST BLOW AROUND SILENCER CLAMP, SILENCER OUTER SKIN SPLITTING (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 149,855 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2017 149,855 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 129,521 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2016 129,521 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 117,621 miles

Both front tyre valves starting to deteriorate

Both rear tyres have wear to inner edges of tread

Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front fog lamp damaged but still working

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 117,621 miles

Both front tyre valves starting to deteriorate

Both rear tyres have wear to inner edges of tread

Malfunction indicator lamp illuminated

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front fog lamp damaged but still working

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 106,429 miles

rear exhaust boxslightly corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2013 94,629 miles

Both rear tyres have slight wear on edges of tread

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 84,561 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust joint clamp corroded

Fail 13 Apr 2012 84,561 miles

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

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

rear exhaust joint clamp corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2011 72,005 miles

ECU light on

Pass 8 Mar 2010 57,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 45,556 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 35,810 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 35,810 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 29,361 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 22,666 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 UOA is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UOA, 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 UOA registered?

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

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