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EJ02 URE

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

101,840 mi
Last recorded101,840 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ02 URE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 101,840 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 101,840 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 98,178 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 95,548 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 91,405 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 88,315 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 83,791 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 76,109 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 70,001 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 63,737 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

ecu light on

Pass 14 Jun 2007 53,685 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 38,579 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 URE is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 URE, 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 URE registered?

EJ02 URE is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 May 2002.

Is EJ02 URE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ02 URE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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