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EO51 ZVC

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

107,402 mi
Last recorded107,402 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 ZVC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2018 107,402 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is fractured bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wing (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured bulk head (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 105,247 miles

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

Front exhaust pipe blowing

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

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

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2016 100,925 miles

Front exhaust blowing

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2014 94,146 miles

Exhaust blowing

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

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

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

Oil leak

Secondary bonnet catch faulty

Fail 6 Jun 2014 94,145 miles

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

Exhaust blowing

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Oil leak

Secondary bonnet catch faulty

Fail 29 May 2014 94,063 miles

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 89,369 miles

movement at bulk head . no fractures visable

Fail 23 May 2013 89,639 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

movement at bulk head . no fractures visable

Pass 30 May 2012 86,279 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 86,279 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 May 2011 82,287 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 82,271 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 74,625 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 74,572 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2008 68,185 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 61,566 miles

oil leak in engine bay

Pass 18 May 2006 50,657 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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EO51 ZVC is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 EO51 ZVC, 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 EO51 ZVC registered?

EO51 ZVC is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 January 2002.

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