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EX02 XDS

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,546 mi
Last recorded51,546 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 51,546 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 47,789 miles

exhust rear clamp deteriorted

Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,145 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 40,800 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 40,800 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 35,125 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 27,963 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 27,963 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2008 25,841 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate but not yet distorting letters

Pass 14 Mar 2007 20,986 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 17,240 miles

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

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 XDS is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XDS, 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 XDS registered?

EX02 XDS is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is EX02 XDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 XDS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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