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YT51 EKC

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,372 mi
Last recorded22,372 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 EKC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2012 22,372 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

no. plates getting poor

Pass 27 Jan 2011 21,079 miles

all 4 tyres are perishing

Pass 10 Feb 2010 19,667 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 17,922 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 16,369 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 14,594 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 14,593 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2006 12,989 miles

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

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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YT51 EKC is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YT51 EKC, 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 YT51 EKC registered?

YT51 EKC is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is YT51 EKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT51 EKC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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