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EX02 XEK

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,086 mi
Last recorded80,086 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 80,086 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 78,024 miles

slight blows from middle and rear exhaust

Pass 25 Feb 2014 75,732 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 71,889 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perishing

center/rear exhaust pipe deteriating

Pass 28 Feb 2013 71,889 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

center/rear exhaust pipe deteriating

Pass 23 Feb 2012 67,943 miles

offside front tyre starting to perish

Pass 23 Feb 2011 64,392 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 64,392 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 63,235 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 60,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 59,004 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 55,328 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2006 49,790 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 XEK is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 XEK, 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 XEK registered?

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

Is EX02 XEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 XEK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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