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EX52 XWR

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

99,618 mi
Last recorded99,618 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 XWR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 99,618 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 97,299 miles

heavy oil leak

Fail 20 Oct 2015 97,291 miles

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) controle arm bush (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

heavy oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2014 93,071 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

handbrake needs adjusting

Pass 3 Oct 2014 93,071 miles

Oil leak

handbrake needs adjusting

Fail 21 Sep 2013 86,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 86,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 82,091 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 81,789 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 71,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn....

Fail 26 Aug 2010 71,221 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly worn....

Pass 1 Sep 2009 59,261 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 49,835 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 39,424 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 39,409 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 34,748 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 XWR is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XWR, 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 XWR registered?

EX52 XWR is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is EX52 XWR safe to buy?

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