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GX02 XUU

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,752 mi
Last recorded126,752 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 XUU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 126,752 miles

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2014 126,752 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2013 121,553 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 115,248 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 114,491 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 111,695 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 111,695 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 109,256 miles

both registration plates starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Nov 2008 96,424 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear numbber plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Dec 2007 77,324 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 56,738 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 39,282 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 XUU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 GX02 XUU, 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 GX02 XUU registered?

GX02 XUU is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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