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EJ02 UCB

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

99,317 mi
Last recorded99,317 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2012 99,317 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 94,918 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 94,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 90,131 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 90,074 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 81,007 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 73,026 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 73,026 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 65,702 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 65,702 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 56,262 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres just starting to wear uneven on inner tread patten

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 UCB is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UCB, 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 UCB registered?

EJ02 UCB is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 June 2002.

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