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AE51 UKP

2002 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

102,156 mi
Last recorded102,156 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 UKP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 102,156 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 94,397 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2017 94,331 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 86,224 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 77,732 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2015 77,732 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2014 70,094 miles

1.NSF tyre worn to test limit. 2.OSF tyre worn on inner edge of tread. 3.Perishing to all tyre valves.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 70,094 miles

1.NSF tyre worn to test limit. 2.OSF tyre worn on inner edge of tread. 3.Perishing to all tyre valves.

Pass 23 Dec 2013 62,613 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 62,611 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 54,483 miles

(1)Lens missing from NS wing indicator. (2)Front number plate deteriorating.

Fail 10 Dec 2012 54,482 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 47,104 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 39,122 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 28,879 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 24,368 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 23,032 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2007 20,696 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 17,735 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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AE51 UKP is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 AE51 UKP, 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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AE51 UKP is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 January 2002.

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The MOT history for AE51 UKP shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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