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EK51 ARF

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

103,229 mi
Last recorded103,229 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2011
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 ARF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2011 103,229 miles

o/s head light bracket broken

Fail 4 Aug 2011 103,223 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s head light bracket broken

Pass 27 Aug 2010 95,294 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 88,142 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 80,253 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 75,061 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 68,673 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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EK51 ARF is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EK51 ARF, 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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How do I check the history of EK51 ARF?

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What year was EK51 ARF registered?

EK51 ARF is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 January 2002.

Is EK51 ARF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK51 ARF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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