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EX52 XXL

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

98,954 mi
Last recorded98,954 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2015 98,954 miles

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2015 98,953 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2014 93,414 miles

Both headlamps require polishing.

Nearside outer & offside inner stop lamps not working.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Apr 2014 93,414 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both headlamps require polishing.

Nearside outer & offside inner stop lamps not working.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 87,951 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 87,951 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 77,909 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 77,909 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 71,579 miles

Offside inner c.v. boot insecure.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 70,867 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 70,867 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 68,893 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 65,635 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 65,630 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 54,345 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 42,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 31,253 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 XXL is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 XXL, 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 XXL registered?

EX52 XXL is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 October 2002.

Is EX52 XXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 XXL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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