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GX02 XUW

2002 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

116,540 mi
Last recorded116,540 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 XUW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 116,540 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 115,303 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 113,689 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 111,124 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 108,530 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 105,503 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 101,848 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 99,369 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 97,295 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 94,094 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 91,064 miles

rear exhaust joint clamp corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2015 91,027 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

rear exhaust joint clamp corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2014 85,570 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 79,788 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 73,377 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 68,998 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 62,292 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 55,961 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 50,939 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 46,190 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 41,636 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 XUW is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 XUW, 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 XUW registered?

GX02 XUW is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 August 2002.

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The MOT history for GX02 XUW shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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