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EX52 XWV

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

126,362 mi
Last recorded126,362 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 XWV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 126,362 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 23 Jun 2022 126,362 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 May 2021 125,719 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damaged

Offside Rear side lamp 1 bulb not working

Rear exhaust corroding

brake discs corroding

slight brake judder

Fail 18 May 2021 125,711 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front number plate deteriorating

Nearside Rear tyre side wall damaged

Offside Rear side lamp 1 bulb not working

Rear exhaust corroding

brake discs corroding

slight brake judder

Pass 28 May 2020 122,752 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 May 2020 122,750 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 May 2020 122,739 miles

Front Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 120,193 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear tyres age cracked

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Pass 30 Nov 2017 114,752 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 110,437 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 100,602 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 99,089 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 97,075 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Fail 8 Jul 2014 97,073 miles

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

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 18 Nov 2013 89,111 miles

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

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2012 76,486 miles

rear exhaust silencer outer skin rusty

Fail 12 Jul 2011 58,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 58,665 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 52,578 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 49,471 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 42,869 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 34,460 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 30,201 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 XWV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 XWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EX52 XWV registered?

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

Is EX52 XWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 XWV shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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