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EX02 XES

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,926 mi
Last recorded95,926 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 XES
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 95,926 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 21 May 2024 95,908 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 95,436 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 93,486 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 92,311 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 92,296 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 92,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 92,055 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 90,162 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 88,924 miles

engine management lamp on

Fail 18 Apr 2016 88,787 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bonnet safety catch siezed (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing front end (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp ahead of rear silencer missing (7.1.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

engine management lamp on

Pass 30 Apr 2015 85,155 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 85,145 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2013 82,728 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 79,204 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 72,634 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Oct 2011 72,631 miles

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

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)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 63,461 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s rear tyyre out of shape

Pass 2 Nov 2009 56,045 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 48,557 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 44,692 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 44,692 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 33,850 miles

offside rear tyre low on inner edge and cracking in between tread

Pass 6 Mar 2006 23,714 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 XES is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XES, 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 XES registered?

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

Is EX02 XES safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 XES shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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