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VU51 EYM

2002 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,555 mi
Last recorded101,555 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 EYM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 101,555 miles

Engine management light is on all the time.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE - REAR SECTION (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE - REAR SECTION. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TRANSVERSE PIPE - OUTER END (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Outer body sills - inspection limited because of covers.

Under bonnet inspection SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Under vehicle inspection limited because of covers.

Oil leaks. (ONTO EXHAUST).

Fail 1 Sep 2016 101,555 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking Flexible to caliper link pipe. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Engine management light is on all the time.

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE - REAR SECTION (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexible to caliper link pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded MAIN PIPE - REAR SECTION. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TRANSVERSE PIPE - OUTER END (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Outer body sills - inspection limited because of covers.

Under bonnet inspection SERIOUSLY limited because of covers.

Under vehicle inspection limited because of covers.

Oil leaks. (ONTO EXHAUST).

Pass 21 Sep 2015 97,717 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear section of nearside main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear section of offside main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light is on all the time.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy to caliper link pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded transverse (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy to caliper link pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Outer body sills - inspection limited because of covers.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from rack/pinion joint (2.3.3b)

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections limited because of covers.

Fail 21 Sep 2015 97,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low DIP BEAM (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low MAIN BEAM (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear section of nearside main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear section of offside main pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Engine management light is on all the time.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy to caliper link pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded transverse (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexy to caliper link pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Outer body sills - inspection limited because of covers.

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component from rack/pinion joint (2.3.3b)

Under bonnet and under vehicle inspections limited because of covers.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 93,244 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OUTER BODY SILLS - INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Aug 2014 93,244 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT IS ON.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OUTER BODY SILLS - INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2013 88,912 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

backbox deterioated

Pass 28 Jul 2012 82,129 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 72,578 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 72,383 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside rear tyre slightly cracking.

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

Fail 4 Jul 2011 72,075 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Jun 2010 63,955 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 63,955 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 56,334 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 55,054 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 51,725 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 48,599 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 42,585 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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VU51 EYM is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VU51 EYM, 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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VU51 EYM is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 January 2002.

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