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GX02 MXM

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

122,012 mi
Last recorded122,012 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 MXM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2020 122,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2019 116,890 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust box heavily corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2018 113,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear exhaust silencer also corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive double skinned (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive double skinned (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 108,360 miles

exhaust corroded

plastic over sills fitted

Fail 23 Jan 2017 108,358 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

plastic over sills fitted

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2017 108,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

plastic over sills fitted

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2016 103,499 miles

brake pipes corroded

front brake pads low

plastic over sills fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2016 103,493 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

brake pipes corroded

front brake pads low

plastic over sills fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2015 98,532 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres worn unevenly

exhaust blowing at joins

exhaust centre and rear sections corroded

exhaust clamp around rear section broken

Fail 16 Jan 2015 98,520 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear tyres worn unevenly

exhaust blowing at joins

exhaust centre and rear sections corroded

exhaust clamp around rear section broken

Pass 16 Jan 2014 94,452 miles

both front shock absorber bodies corroded

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

corrosion to exhaust back box

exhaust flexi section disintergrating

front brake discs worn

o/s lower arm rear bush cracked

slight blow from exhaust cat section to turbo flange

Pass 21 Nov 2012 88,399 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing at inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2011 84,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 84,638 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 77,368 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 73,559 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 73,558 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 69,920 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2008 69,919 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 65,265 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 60,854 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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GX02 MXM is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 GX02 MXM, 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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GX02 MXM is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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