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X331 JSU

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

32,632 mi
Last recorded32,632 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX331 JSU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 32,632 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 29,011 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 28,736 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 28,736 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 28,021 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 28,021 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 27,120 miles

exhaust system corroded front and rear

Pass 16 Oct 2013 25,957 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 25,063 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

bracket missing from exhaust but still secure

o/s wiper blade torn but still clearing

Pass 25 Oct 2011 23,983 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 22,967 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 21,107 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 21,107 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 19,590 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 18,190 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2006 16,992 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

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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X331 JSU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 X331 JSU, 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 X331 JSU registered?

X331 JSU is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is X331 JSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for X331 JSU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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