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EX02 XDW

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

76,370 mi
Last recorded76,370 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2020 76,370 miles

Bulkhead area slightly flexing at steering rack but covers fitted over area & on bulkhead restricting inspection

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 75,354 miles

Bulkhead area slightly flexing at steering rack but covers fitted over area & on bulkhead restricting inspection

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing/cracking on tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn/wearing on inner tread

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 74,171 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Covers fitted in engine bay/bulkhead area obscuring testable areas & components

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

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

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

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

offside wiper blade rubber split at end

Fail 6 Feb 2018 74,171 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Covers fitted in engine bay/bulkhead area obscuring testable areas & components

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

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

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

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

offside wiper blade rubber split at end

Pass 30 Jan 2017 71,746 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 67,541 miles

Engine Light On.

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2015 67,541 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Engine Light On.

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 62,488 miles

Engine Ligh On

Pass 25 Mar 2013 55,501 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 51,628 miles

front and rear discs slightly worn

Pass 26 Jan 2011 49,066 miles

Coolant leak

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)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 45,785 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 38,794 miles

o/s/r tyre slight damage outerwall

Pass 2 Jan 2008 34,727 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 28,806 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 25,339 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 XDW is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XDW, 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 XDW registered?

EX02 XDW is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 March 2002.

Is EX02 XDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 XDW shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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