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EK51 HCP

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,752 mi
Last recorded91,752 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 HCP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 91,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 88,851 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 88,077 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 86,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 84,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 78,226 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 72,520 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2013 66,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2012 56,951 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear shock absorbers damp

brake fluid low

centre exhaust hanger insecure

front brake pads low

rear heat shield insecure

rear pads low

Pass 12 Jan 2011 50,003 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges/advise middle exhaust box fixing clamp welding broken away and loose

Pass 12 Jan 2011 95,761 miles

near side front tyre on inner edge wear of side rear tyre on inner edge wear tail box clamp breaking up oil leaks around engine

Pass 20 Jan 2010 44,881 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 40,673 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 35,690 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Fail 17 Jan 2008 35,687 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 31,794 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 29,205 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 29,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 HCP is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HCP, 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 HCP registered?

EK51 HCP is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 January 2002.

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