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EX02 XFA

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

189,446 mi
Last recorded189,446 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX02 XFA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 189,446 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 184,319 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 167,450 miles

Engine management light on.

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2017 151,984 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 144,258 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened on limit (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 139,589 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 135,898 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

exhaust heat shield insecure

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Dec 2012 127,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 127,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 115,738 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 115,738 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 101,703 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 87,767 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 71,187 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 59,609 miles

small cut in nearside rear tyre but cords not exposed

Pass 31 Aug 2006 51,137 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 XFA is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 XFA, 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 XFA registered?

EX02 XFA is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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