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EK51 HDA

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

134,111 mi
Last recorded134,111 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK51 HDA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc
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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2015 134,111 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 129,398 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 124,765 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2012 119,800 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2012 119,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 114,732 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 109,424 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 102,921 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 96,940 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 91,075 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2006 83,054 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
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EK51 HDA is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HDA, 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 HDA registered?

EK51 HDA is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2002.

Is EK51 HDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK51 HDA shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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