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EJ52 CSJ

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,835 mi
Last recorded104,835 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 CSJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 104,835 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 104,835 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both rear (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 100,413 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 100,390 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 100,390 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 98,946 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 93,735 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 90,078 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 90,078 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 85,400 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 85,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 77,002 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 77,002 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 68,625 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 59,811 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 59,811 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 49,052 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 40,271 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 38,804 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 26,166 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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EJ52 CSJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EJ52 CSJ, 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 EJ52 CSJ registered?

EJ52 CSJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 September 2002.

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