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EK51 EOJ

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

90,823 mi
Last recorded90,823 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 EOJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 90,823 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front bulkhead (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust box outer casing

Pass 25 Oct 2024 89,782 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced BULK HEAD (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 89,532 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2022 88,032 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

rear silencer deterierated

Fail 10 Nov 2022 87,914 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch- x2 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases no leak- rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable casing corroded (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 86,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear exhaust silencer outer casing deteriorating

Rear tyre valve deteriorating both sides

engine oil level low

Pass 13 Nov 2020 85,687 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

exhaust deteriorated

rear tyre valves deteriorated

Pass 15 May 2019 85,073 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear tyre valves deteriorated

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2018 84,203 miles

exhaust deteriorated

rear tyre valves deteriorated

Fail 8 May 2018 84,203 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers to be tested in conjunction with washers during retest (8.2.3)

exhaust deteriorated

rear tyre valves deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2017 82,791 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 80,896 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

oil leak

slight weap from p.a.s

Pass 10 Dec 2013 78,866 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 74,504 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear 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 exhaust clamp corroded heavily

Pass 6 Jan 2012 71,296 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 71,296 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 69,122 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 69,118 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

rear brake pads wearing thin

Pass 16 Nov 2009 64,557 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 62,339 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 57,732 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 47,336 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 35,507 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 EOJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EOJ, 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 EOJ registered?

EK51 EOJ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 January 2002.

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