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EX52 VVP

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

129,854 mi
Last recorded129,854 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 VVP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Sep 2013 129,854 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust rubber is split

offside and nearside rear coil springs are corroded

offside and nearside rear tyre walls are cracking, tread is low and uneven

slight out of balance on front brakes

Pass 24 Sep 2012 120,912 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front coil springs are corroded

front tyre treads are worn low on inside edges

rear tyre treads are worn on the edges

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 23 Sep 2011 108,545 miles

n/s front tyre tread on 3mm 215/70/15

o/s seat belt slow to retract

slight play on front drop link arms

Pass 16 Sep 2010 98,780 miles

advise both rear brakes binding slightly and o/s/r shows sings of overheating

Pass 16 Sep 2009 85,141 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 69,806 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 55,147 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

advise rattle in front exhaust flexi pipe

Pass 19 Sep 2006 42,574 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 VVP is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EX52 VVP, 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 VVP registered?

EX52 VVP is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2002.

Is EX52 VVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 VVP shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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