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EK51 HCZ

2002 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,455 mi
Last recorded105,455 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 HCZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2013 105,455 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

bonnet safety lock faulty

Pass 19 Feb 2013 105,455 miles

bonnet safety lock faulty

Pass 23 Jan 2012 96,454 miles

advise middle section flexy exhaust blowing slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2011 87,850 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 87,850 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 25 Jan 2010 79,899 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 79,899 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 75,483 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 75,483 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 69,860 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

hand brake travel

Pass 15 Jan 2007 57,727 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 57,727 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 18 Jan 2006 46,303 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

small cut on outer wall of o/s/f tyre

Pass 18 Jan 2006 46,303 miles

small cut on outer wall of o/s/f tyre

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 HCZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HCZ, 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 HCZ registered?

EK51 HCZ is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 2002.

Is EK51 HCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK51 HCZ shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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