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EJ02 UBE

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,140 mi
Last recorded106,140 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 UBE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2017 106,140 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 101,613 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 97,983 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 97,983 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 92,320 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 87,014 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)

Fail 30 Jul 2012 77,522 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 77,522 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 69,619 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 64,735 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 64,735 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 59,287 miles

Front of vehicle has accident damage

Front wheels out of aline

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 7 May 2009 59,287 miles

Offside Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Front of vehicle has accident damage

Front wheels out of aline

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 56,715 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 46,323 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 37,076 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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EJ02 UBE is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UBE, 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 EJ02 UBE registered?

EJ02 UBE is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 July 2002.

Is EJ02 UBE safe to buy?

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