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EX52 XXN

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

129,884 mi
Last recorded129,884 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 XXN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 129,884 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 124,858 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 124,858 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2024 122,028 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 122,028 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 119,898 miles

cover over outer sills

sills

Fail 9 Mar 2023 119,894 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

cover over outer sills

knock from near side front suspension but no fault found

sills

travel on handbrake

Pass 14 Mar 2022 117,873 miles

slight movement in engine

Fail 10 Mar 2022 117,868 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight movement in engine

Pass 4 Mar 2021 114,240 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 109,466 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 109,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 102,187 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 92,110 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 91,975 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 87,725 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 87,652 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken Liable to drop out if wheel, drops down too far (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 84,285 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2015 81,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 81,802 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 76,509 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2014 76,509 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 72,130 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 72,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 66,845 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 63,186 miles

advise both front lower suspension arm bushes worn

advise bulkhead off side front corroding

advise engine oil leak timing cover end

advise exhaust centre section mounting points corroded

advise exhaust heat sheild rear damaged

advise front brake discs corroded and lipped

advise near side front tyre balding on both edges and tread depth on legal limits

advise power steering rack some movement at mounting points

advise power steering rack weeping

advise rear brake discs corroded and pads wearing low

advise vehicle has lowered suspension fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2011 63,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise both front lower suspension arm bushes worn

advise bulkhead off side front corroding

advise engine oil leak timing cover end

advise exhaust centre section mounting points corroded

advise exhaust heat sheild rear damaged

advise front brake discs corroded and lipped

advise near side front tyre balding on both edges and tread depth on legal limits

advise power steering rack some movement at mounting points

advise power steering rack weeping

advise rear brake discs corroded and pads wearing low

advise vehicle has lowered suspension fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2009 60,405 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 60,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 53,105 miles

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

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

bulk head has slight movement while steering turned lock to lock

offside front trye has slight wall damage

offside front wiper blade starting to split but clearing screen

rear exhaust joining clamp corroded causing small leak of gasses

Pass 12 Nov 2007 46,702 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 XXN is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 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 XXN, 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 XXN registered?

EX52 XXN is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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