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EK51 HCN

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,935 mi
Last recorded130,935 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 HCN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 130,935 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 130,935 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 125,159 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 121,207 miles

sill covers fitted

some movement in rear axle support' bushes

Pass 12 Apr 2010 110,432 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 110,432 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 95,527 miles

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

handbrake reserve travel just passable

Pass 29 Jun 2007 82,086 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 74,452 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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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.

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