MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,935 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
corrosion & delamination to nearside rear inner wingto boot areas
corrosion to offside & nearside front inner wing areas/wheel arc areas
front tyre edges worn below limit!
offside rear wheel has previously fouled fuel filler assy
slight corrosion to offside rear inner wing areas
welded repairs sealed over-unable to inspect fully
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
corrosion & delamination to nearside rear inner wingto boot areas
corrosion to offside & nearside front inner wing areas/wheel arc areas
front tyre edges worn below limit!
offside rear wheel has previously fouled fuel filler assy
slight corrosion to offside rear inner wing areas
welded repairs sealed over-unable to inspect fully
sill covers fitted
some movement in rear axle support' bushes
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
handbrake reserve travel just passable
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
handbrake reserve travel just passable
front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
handbrake reserve travel just passable
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside front tyre edge worn below limit
rear tyre edges worn below limit
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EK51 HCN is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 HCN, 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 HCN registered?
EK51 HCN is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 January 2002.
Is EK51 HCN safe to buy?
The MOT history for EK51 HCN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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