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EX02 XDU

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

119,186 mi
Last recorded119,186 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 XDU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 119,186 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 111,415 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 6 Nov 2020 111,393 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor pan in 2 areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 29 Apr 2019 104,719 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch around shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch around shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 101,744 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 101,744 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 96,667 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 96,667 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 88,770 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 82,620 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 76,403 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust clamp poor condition

Fail 26 Apr 2014 76,403 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

rear exhaust clamp poor condition

Pass 29 Apr 2013 69,863 miles

Oil leak

clamp rear exhaust box poor condition

Fail 27 Apr 2013 69,863 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

clamp rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 4 Apr 2012 60,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

clamp rear exhaust box badly corroided

Pass 28 Apr 2011 53,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 May 2010 46,256 miles

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

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

rear number plate poor condition

Fail 1 May 2010 46,256 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

rear number plate poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2009 38,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Apr 2009 38,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 31,398 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 24,730 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 20,199 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 XDU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XDU, 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 XDU registered?

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

Is EX02 XDU safe to buy?

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