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AE51 UJT

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

186,315 mi
Last recorded186,315 miles
Recorded on7 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 UJT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2015 186,315 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 186,315 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 173,546 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 173,511 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 157,876 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 157,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 150,621 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 132,653 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 132,653 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 123,555 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 117,536 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)

Rear no plate poor condition

Fail 19 Dec 2008 117,536 miles

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

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)

Rear no plate poor condition

Pass 12 Dec 2007 111,147 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 104,812 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 97,598 miles

O/S/FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

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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AE51 UJT is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE51 UJT, 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 AE51 UJT registered?

AE51 UJT is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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