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EK51 HCY

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

228,132 mi
Last recorded228,132 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 HCY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2024 228,132 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected upper shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2023 220,611 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 214,895 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 207,897 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2021 207,886 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 203,401 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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 28 May 2019 194,324 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 186,074 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 186,074 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2017 179,437 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 170,728 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 162,420 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 152,624 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 144,182 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 138,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 127,257 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 114,828 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2010 114,574 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 102,099 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 89,789 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 77,478 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 64,017 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Lower Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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 HCY is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HCY, 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 HCY registered?

EK51 HCY is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 January 2002.

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