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EJ52 KUS

2002 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

107,343 mi
Last recorded107,343 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 107,343 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 105,345 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 100,273 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 94,718 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Nov 2021 83,767 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 75,747 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 74,490 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 73,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2017 73,551 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2017 73,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 72,536 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2015 71,136 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 68,281 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 64,813 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 60,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 60,706 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 56,131 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 51,030 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 46,534 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 41,769 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 36,910 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 30,724 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 24,101 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 KUS is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 KUS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EJ52 KUS?

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What year was EJ52 KUS registered?

EJ52 KUS is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 December 2002.

Is EJ52 KUS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ52 KUS shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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