MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,929 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front shock absorber casings slight corrosion
coil springs corroded
oil leak
Oil leak
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
offside rear tyre perished
Oil leak
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
oil leak from engine
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
oil leak from engine
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
Brake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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