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EJ02 LKK

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,394 mi
Last recorded109,394 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 LKK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 109,394 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 109,394 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 102,788 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

reverse lights not working

Fail 5 Jun 2018 102,726 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan corroded and holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front fog lamp not working

reverse lights not working

Pass 22 May 2017 97,869 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 97,728 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 May 2016 90,665 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 81,831 miles

Both rear tyres perished and starting ot split.

Rear wiper blade split.

Stone damage to windscreen.

Pass 17 Apr 2014 72,512 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 64,184 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 59,929 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 54,275 miles

Damage to front bumper

Offside rear tyre on legal limit

Rear exhaust clamp missing but exhaust not insecure

Fail 25 Mar 2011 54,275 miles

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

Damage to front bumper

Offside rear tyre on legal limit

Rear exhaust clamp missing but exhaust not insecure

Pass 25 Feb 2010 48,934 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 24 Feb 2009 41,866 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 35,998 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 28,807 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 20,423 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2005 20,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

O/s/f tyre close to limit

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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EJ02 LKK is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 EJ02 LKK, 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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EJ02 LKK is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 2002.

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