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EX52 XYD

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

71,633 mi
Last recorded71,633 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2010
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2010 71,633 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 71,633 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 70,071 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 70,071 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Feb 2009 70,056 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn

free play in bothside rear suspension top bushes

Pass 1 Mar 2008 68,679 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 60,893 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2005 54,287 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2005 54,287 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

The n/s/r tyre worn on inner egde

The o/s/f and n/s/f tyres just starting to get low

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 XYD is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XYD, 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 XYD registered?

EX52 XYD is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 November 2002.

Is EX52 XYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 XYD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX52 XYD have outstanding finance?

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