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EK51 ASV

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,046 mi
Last recorded157,046 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 ASV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 157,046 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 134,349 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 134,349 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 114,493 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 93,516 miles

both rear brakes makeing scrape noise

Pass 23 Dec 2006 81,866 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 ASV is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EK51 ASV, 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 EK51 ASV registered?

EK51 ASV is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 January 2002.

Is EK51 ASV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK51 ASV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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