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EX02 XDT

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,062 mi
Last recorded140,062 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2017 140,062 miles

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

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

Nearside head light lens chip

Offside Front fog light lens damaged

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 140,060 miles

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

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

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

Nearside head light lens chip

Offside Front fog light lens damaged

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 17 Mar 2016 137,853 miles

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

Nearside Front headlight has a small hole in

Nearside Rear shoc light misting of oil

Offside Front Outer side wall has a cut

Fail 17 Mar 2016 137,852 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front headlight has a small hole in

Nearside Rear shoc light misting of oil

Offside Front Outer side wall has a cut

Pass 31 Mar 2015 133,105 miles

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

nearside headlight lens holed

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Fail 18 Mar 2015 132,985 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

nearside headlight lens holed

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 24 Mar 2014 127,093 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

nearside headlight glass stoned damaged

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Fail 18 Mar 2013 120,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear brake discs deteriorating

nearside headlight has stone hole in glass

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

rear silencer clamp badly deteriorated

Pass 18 Mar 2013 120,479 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both rear brake discs deteriorating

nearside headlight has stone hole in glass

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

rear silencer clamp badly deteriorated

Pass 17 Apr 2012 115,421 miles

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

nearside headlight lens holed

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Pass 10 Feb 2011 106,909 miles

plastic covers on bodysills preventing a thorough examination

rear number plate deteriorating badly advise replacement

splits on ends of both wiper blades

stone damage to nearside headlight glass resulting in a small hole

Pass 1 Mar 2010 101,517 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

rear number plate deteriorating

stone chip in nearside headlamp glass

Pass 2 Mar 2009 91,029 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 91,029 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 78,610 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 65,816 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 53,923 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 53,923 miles

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

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

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 XDT is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XDT, 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 XDT registered?

EX02 XDT is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2002.

Is EX02 XDT safe to buy?

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