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EK51 RVL

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

110,291 mi
Last recorded110,291 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 110,291 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 107,813 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 105,984 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 100,859 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 96,573 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 92,215 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 86,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 80,764 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 74,023 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 66,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 66,699 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 59,556 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2009 54,311 miles

front brake pads and discs worn

Pass 8 Mar 2008 46,733 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 40,571 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 34,360 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 RVL is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 RVL, 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 RVL registered?

EK51 RVL is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 January 2002.

Is EK51 RVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK51 RVL shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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