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EJ02 UBM

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 UBM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2023
Fail 1 Feb 2023

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 126,046 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 119,905 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 113,872 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 113,071 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 111,076 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 105,576 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 98,841 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 98,841 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 91,029 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

n/s/rear tyre outer sidewall slight damage noted

rear silencer heavily corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2013 88,059 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

only limited life remaining on rear brake pads

Fail 6 Dec 2013 88,059 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

only limited life remaining on rear brake pads

slight outer sidewall damage to n/s/front tyre

Pass 6 Dec 2012 83,260 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 79,323 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 79,323 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2011 79,317 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

only 50% of high level brake light working

Pass 2 Feb 2011 77,648 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 77,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 75,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 72,838 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 72,838 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 66,446 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 58,306 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 50,927 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 UBM is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 EJ02 UBM, 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 UBM registered?

EJ02 UBM is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2002.

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