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AV02 OEU

2002 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

76,951 mi
Last recorded76,951 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2002 Saab 9-387,998 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV02 OEU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 76,951 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 67,694 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 67,691 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2020 59,922 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 58,742 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 58,285 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 57,680 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 56,868 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust clamp corroded through

Pass 8 May 2015 55,506 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 53,660 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 51,694 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2012 49,221 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 45,905 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 42,889 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 39,414 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 34,751 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 30,176 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 25,460 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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AV02 OEU is a 2002 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 AV02 OEU, 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 AV02 OEU registered?

AV02 OEU is a 2002 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 May 2002.

Is AV02 OEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV02 OEU shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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