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YT51 EKP

2002 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,312 mi
Last recorded101,312 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT51 EKP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 101,312 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 95,086 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 87,167 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 82,106 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 76,814 miles

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

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorating

Pass 7 Feb 2012 76,814 miles

Rear exhaust clamp deteriorating

Pass 7 Feb 2011 70,978 miles

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

n/s/f tyte worn on edges

Fail 7 Feb 2011 70,978 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

n/s/f tyte worn on edges

Pass 2 Mar 2010 65,034 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 59,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 59,212 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 52,472 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 52,472 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 46,859 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 37,235 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)

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 EKP is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 EKP, 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 EKP registered?

YT51 EKP is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 February 2002.

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