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EX52 XXV

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

121,661 mi
Last recorded121,661 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 121,661 miles

all inner wheelarches corroded

all welding repairs undersealed

Fail 12 Oct 2016 121,645 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of floorpan (5.2.6)

all inner wheelarches corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 115,570 miles

n/s/f inner arch corroding close to excess

Fail 21 Oct 2015 115,476 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (chalked) (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (chalked) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s/f inner arch corroding close to excess

Pass 24 Oct 2014 110,508 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 101,175 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2013 101,175 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s & o/s front tyres worn on edges

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2012 91,949 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 76,737 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 27 Oct 2010 76,737 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)

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Oct 2009 65,228 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 57,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 46,221 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

near side rear tyre has cracks to outer sidewall

Pass 22 Aug 2006 35,994 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 XXV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XXV, 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 XXV registered?

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

Is EX52 XXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 XXV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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