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EJ51 SOK

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

125,657 mi
Last recorded125,657 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ51 SOK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 125,657 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 125,596 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 May 2011 117,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2010 108,871 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2009
Fail 23 Apr 2009

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 96,959 miles

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

nearside headlamp chipped

Pass 14 Jun 2007 86,349 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 69,431 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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EJ51 SOK is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EJ51 SOK, 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 EJ51 SOK registered?

EJ51 SOK is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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