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EX52 UEU

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,374 mi
Last recorded111,374 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 UEU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2015 111,374 miles

both rear tyres worn very near limit

leak from front exhaust flexipipe

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2014 103,573 miles

damage to windscreen - not considered criteria

minor leak from exhaust flexi-pipe

Pass 4 Aug 2012 100,085 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre close to limit on tread and worn on the edges

Fail 4 Aug 2012 100,085 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre close to limit on tread and worn on the edges

Pass 28 Mar 2011 91,136 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Mar 2011 91,136 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2009 84,494 miles

Middle to rear exhaust joining clamp partly missing due to corrosion.

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 84,483 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Middle to rear exhaust joining clamp partly missing due to corrosion.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 69,897 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

low reading n/s handbrake

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2007 69,879 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2006 52,684 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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EX52 UEU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EX52 UEU, 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 EX52 UEU registered?

EX52 UEU is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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