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EJ52 KGV

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

91,199 mi
Last recorded91,199 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 KGV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 91,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 90,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 May 2020 90,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 89,946 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 89,395 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 87,516 miles

rear tyres worn off on inner edges

Fail 12 May 2017 87,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres worn off on inner edges

Pass 5 May 2016 85,614 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 82,214 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 82,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2014 78,878 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 74,933 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 70,787 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2012 70,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 66,699 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 56,919 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 49,589 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 48,350 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 45,993 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2007 45,993 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 39,553 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 30,874 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 KGV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EJ52 KGV, 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 KGV registered?

EJ52 KGV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 December 2002.

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