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EX52 XXM

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

71,443 mi
Last recorded71,443 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 XXM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2011 71,443 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 61,946 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 52,475 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 36,340 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2005 28,696 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 XXM is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XXM, 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

How do I check the history of EX52 XXM?

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What year was EX52 XXM registered?

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

Is EX52 XXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 XXM shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX52 XXM have outstanding finance?

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