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EX02 XEW

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

115,929 mi
Last recorded115,929 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 XEW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 115,929 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 115,857 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 115,812 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 115,614 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 115,021 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 110,281 miles

Front shock absorber casings slight corrosion

coil springs corroded

oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2014 98,474 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2013 89,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield insecure

n/s rear tyre slightly out of shape

plastic trims over outer sills

rear exhaust box corroded

rotation noise from o/s front wheel

small side wall cut n/s rear tyre

wipers split at ends

Pass 6 Dec 2012 85,173 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2012 85,173 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

nearside front tyre wearing on the inner and outer edge

offside rear tyre perished

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2011 80,986 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 5 Dec 2011 80,986 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak from engine

Pass 2 Dec 2010 73,607 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

exhaust centre bracket weld broken exhaust is secure

front discs corroded on edges

Pass 9 Nov 2009 70,464 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 66,929 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 55,239 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 55,239 miles

Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2007 52,489 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 39,838 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 XEW is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XEW, 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 XEW registered?

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

Is EX02 XEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX02 XEW shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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