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EJ52 KVB

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

101,953 mi
Last recorded101,953 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 101,953 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2017 101,953 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 91,783 miles

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Oil leak

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Mar 2015 85,557 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 80,182 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 80,182 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 75,038 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 69,206 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 69,206 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 62,796 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear tyres cracking

Pass 11 Mar 2010 56,353 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 50,530 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 44,194 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 42,784 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 36,766 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre has cut in sidewall not showing cords

Pass 21 Nov 2005 28,609 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 KVB is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 KVB, 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 KVB registered?

EJ52 KVB is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 December 2002.

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