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EK51 HCL

2002 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

97,802 mi
Last recorded97,802 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 HCL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 97,802 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 97,800 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 94,529 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 91,354 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear exhaust box has some corrosion

Fail 10 Feb 2022 91,354 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep perishing showing cords also worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached rear box clamp rotted and broken needs replacing (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges also some perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear exhaust box has some corrosion

Pass 7 Jan 2021 86,954 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 83,870 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 80,146 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2019 80,146 miles

Central Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 75,821 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 73,582 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 69,618 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 69,618 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2014 66,470 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 61,317 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Dec 2012 56,705 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 56,705 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 53,699 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 53,699 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 48,482 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 44,457 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres perished

both rear tyres starting to split on inner sidewalls

Pass 19 Dec 2008 40,585 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 7 Jan 2008 37,339 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES HAVE SLIGHT WEAR ON OUTER EDGES

SERVICE INDICATOR ON

Pass 4 Jan 2007 30,808 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2005 23,631 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 HCL is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 HCL, 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

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What year was EK51 HCL registered?

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

Is EK51 HCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK51 HCL shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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