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EK51 HDO

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2013
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,024 mi
Last recorded179,024 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2012 179,024 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on

handbrake effort low

Fail 14 Dec 2012 179,020 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine managment light on

handbrake effort low

Pass 21 Dec 2011 151,896 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 151,877 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 126,157 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 100,992 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 77,346 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 66,108 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 65,067 miles

imbalance developing on rear brakes

rear brake efficiency appears low

Fail 4 Feb 2008 65,067 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

imbalance developing on rear brakes

rear brake efficiency appears low

Pass 2 Feb 2007 57,913 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear brake discs corroding/worn

slight fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 10 Feb 2006 51,908 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HDO is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HDO, 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 HDO registered?

EK51 HDO is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 February 2002.

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