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EX52 XXJ

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

150,688 mi
Last recorded150,688 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 XXJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2015 150,688 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 127,950 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 112,020 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 112,020 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear engine mounting bracket insecure and likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 98,133 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 85,814 miles

os and ns front and rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2010 82,591 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 73,325 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 73,313 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 69,445 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 64,704 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 58,372 miles

ADVISE (POSSIBLE) BRAKE FLUID WEAPING FROM N/S/F CALIPER. NOT CONCLUSIVE/REQUIRES INVESTIGATION

FRONT & REAR DISCS WEARING

advise front wipers poor

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 XXJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 XXJ, 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 XXJ registered?

EX52 XXJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 November 2002.

Is EX52 XXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 XXJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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