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EX02 XDY

2002 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,957 mi
Last recorded81,957 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2010
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 XDY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2010 81,957 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 75,212 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 71,689 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 65,990 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 65,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 10 Oct 2005 58,301 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 XDY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XDY, 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 XDY registered?

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

Is EX02 XDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 XDY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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