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AK02 EYP

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

138,115 mi
Last recorded138,115 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK02 EYP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 138,115 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2011 124,587 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 115,803 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 113,297 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 113,293 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 101,591 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 96,065 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 86,630 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 81,808 miles

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

engine management light illuminated on dashboard

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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AK02 EYP is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AK02 EYP, 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 AK02 EYP registered?

AK02 EYP is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2002.

Is AK02 EYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK02 EYP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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